Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to prepare nutritious meals for enrolled children and staff, adapt to menu changes and stay within the school’s budget and meal schedules.

You will follow USDA and licensing guidelines, manage kitchen inventory, and assist in classrooms as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for groups in a childcare setting or similar.
• Willingness to learn state/local regulations.
• Flexible schedule and hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks per menu and budget.
• Follow USDA/licensing rules for health and safety.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

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.