Child Care Center Cook - La Petite Academy, E Bonita Dr

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

Job summary

A leading childcare center is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to prepare nutritional meals and ensure adherence to health regulations. This role involves menu planning, inventory management, and flexibility in assisting with classroom duties, making it a rewarding position for those passionate about child care and nutrition.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Education assistance including tuition reimbursement

401K (plus company match)

Life and disability insurance

Child care discount

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and/or food preparation in childcare preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to regulations.
• Flexibility with hours and work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans.
• Follow daily menu in line with health regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies.
• Assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Flexibility

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
o Teacher/Lead Teacher- $17.00-$21.00
• 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.