Child Care Center Cook, La Petite Academy on E. 10th Street

Learning Care Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare center as a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, where you will create nutritious meal plans that meet federal and state regulations. This role encompasses food preparation for children, maintaining safety standards, and supporting classroom activities. If you have a passion for cooking and working with kids, this position offers an opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare setting.
• Willingness to learn state and local regulations is essential.
• Flexibility in hours and schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute nutritional meals according to health regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies and manage ordering.
• Assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater when needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Organization

Health and Safety Compliance

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.