Child Care Center Cook

The-Children; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to join our Melissa, TX location. You will prepare nutritious meals for children and staff while adhering to the school's menu and budget, as well as applicable state and federal requirements.

In addition to kitchen duties, you will maintain inventory, place orders as needed, and assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater to support our educators and create a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare facility preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.

Responsibilities

• At home in the kitchen, create home-style, nutritional meal plans within menu and budget.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute food to classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu and regulations from USDA/licensing/health department.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking experience

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

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.

About Us

Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.

We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success

Job Info

• Job Identification 222007
• Job Category School
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 08:33 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3040 Washington Drive, Melissa, TX, 75454, US