Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Child care discount

Bi-weekly pay

Daily pay options

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Food Specialist to cook nutritious meals for children in our daycare setting. You will plan home-style menus within the school's guidelines and prepare meals and snacks for students and staff.

You’ll follow USDA and licensing requirements, manage pantry inventory, and assist in classrooms as needed. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule and benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare facility.
• Willingness to learn and follow state/local regulations.
• Flexible hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• 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 provided by the Director incorporating USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking & Food Prep

Flexible schedule

Willingness to learn

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 $15.48-$16.08 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