Child Care Center Cook (7280)

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Food Specialist for our childcare center. The role centers on preparing meals and snacks that meet nutritional guidelines and fit within the school’s menu and budget, while adapting to changes in the menu.

You will follow the daily menu, ensure health and safety compliance, manage inventory, and assist in classrooms as needed. A passion for child-friendly, healthy meals and flexibility with scheduling are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking/food prep for groups in childcare preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow state/local regulations.
• Flexibility with hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals within menu and budget boundaries.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute to classrooms.
• Follow daily menu with USDA/licensing/healthdept regulations.
• Maintain inventory and reorder supplies when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Teamwork

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.