Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

FSA) provided for full-time employees

Education assistance including tuition

401K with company match

Child care discount

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. seeks a compassionate Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to prepare home-style meals for students and staff in line with the school's menu and budget.

You will follow USDA/licensing health rules, manage pantry inventory, and assist in classrooms as needed, with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking/food prep for multiple individuals in a childcare facility.
• Willingness to learn and follow current state/local regulations.
• Flexibility with hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meal plans within the school menu and budget.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute to classrooms.
• Follow daily menu with USDA/licensing/health department rules.
• Maintain pantry inventory and reorder as needed, assist in classrooms.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Meal planning

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Job description

This is more than just a daycare job. It's a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive, and play - every day. Working at a childcare center is something special.

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

As a Food Specialist, you will be:

• At home in the kitchen! Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements. Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.
• Focused on health and safety! Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Organized! Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Helpful! Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Job Requirements:

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.
• A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation range of $20.15-$20.94 based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
• Monday-Friday work week