Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group; Powell (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Education assistance

Child care discount

Weekdays only

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. invites dedicated caregivers to join our childcare team as a Food Specialist. As a Food Specialist, you will prepare meals and snacks in line with our menu, budgets, and regulatory requirements, supporting healthy, age-appropriate nutrition for children.

You'll also help in classrooms as needed, maintain food inventories, and ensure safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. The role offers weekday hours, bi-weekly pay options, and benefits including health insurance and

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for groups in a childcare setting preferred.
• Willingness to follow all state and local regulations.
• Flexible hours and schedule are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff in alignment with the school menu and budget.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director, ensuring compliance with USDA/licensing/health dept. regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and reorder as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Health & safety

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

#GreatLakesLovetoLearn

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.

Our Promise

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