Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Food Specialist (Child Care Cook) to lead overall meal preparation for the center’s enrolled children.

You will create home-style, nutritious meals within the school menu and budget, and ensure timely meals and snacks. You will follow the daily menu in line with USDA and licensing regulations, maintain inventory, order supplies, and assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals within the school menu and budget, meeting state and federal requirements.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute food to classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu incorporating USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking for many people

Food preparation

Inventory management

Classroom support

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.