Child Care Center Cook, LaPetite Academy of West Chester

Learning Care Group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare organization as a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, where you will nurture children's well-being through nutritious meal preparation. This role combines culinary creativity with compliance to health standards—all within a supportive environment dedicated to children's growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation for childcare, preferred.
• Willingness to learn state and local regulations.
• Flexible with hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare home-style, nutritional meal plans and meals for children.
• Follow health department regulations and maintain food inventory.
• Assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Organizational Skills

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.