Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. operates a Wisconsin childcare center seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to prepare nutritious meals for students and staff in a caring kitchen environment. You will plan home-style meals, manage the menu within budget, and ensure regulatory compliance.

In addition to cooking, you will maintain inventory, order supplies, and assist in classrooms as needed to support the daily rhythm of learning and play for children.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within budget and menu, and prepare meals for children and staff.
• Follow the daily menu and ensure compliance with USDA/licensing/health department regulations.
• Maintain food inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking for groups

Food preparation

Health and safety

Classroom assistance

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.