Child Care Center Cook - La Petite Academy, Brooks Rd

Learning Care Group; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative childcare center is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to create nutritious meals for children. This role is not just about cooking; it's about fostering a healthy environment where children can thrive. You'll prepare home-style meals while adhering to health regulations and safety standards. In addition to culinary duties, you'll have the opportunity to assist in classrooms, making a meaningful impact on children's daily experiences. Join a supportive team that values growth and offers benefits like health insurance and education assistance, all while enjoying a Monday to Friday work week.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Education Assistance

401K with Company Match

Child Care Discount

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare facility preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create nutritional meal plans within budget and regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and assist in classrooms.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Certification

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 based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
  • Food Specialist: $20.00-$24.00
• 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 through Friday work week.