Child Care Center Cook - La Petite Academy, E Tregallas Rd.

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 28,103 - 29,191; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited medical for part-time workers

Education assistance including tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Childcare discount

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Antioch, California is seeking a Child Care Cook to prepare nutritious meals and support classroom activities. Successful candidates will have experience in food preparation, ensure compliance with health regulations, and be flexible with work hours. The role offers compensation based on position and experience, with additional benefits including education assistance and a childcare discount. Join a meaningful mission focusing on child development and community impact.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare facility.
• Willingness to learn local and state regulations.
• Flexibility regarding work hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and create nutritional meal plans within budget.
• Follow USDA and health regulations for food preparation.
• Maintain food inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist as needed in classrooms.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Health and safety compliance

Job description

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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- $20.40-$21.19
• 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

About Us

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.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 209271
• Job Category School
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 09:01 PM
• Job Schedule Part time