Child Care Center Cook - Tutor Time, W. Warner Rd.

Tutor Time Childcare; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,565 - 23,446; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Job summary

Tutor Time Childcare in Gilbert, Arizona, is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist who will create nutritious meal plans and prepare meals for children. This role requires experience in food preparation, adherence to health regulations, and flexibility in scheduling.

The position offers a variety of benefits including health insurance, education assistance, and child care discounts, emphasizing a supportive and positive work environment for our dedicated team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to learn and adhere to state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans following regulations.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies.
• Assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Adherence to health regulations

Inventory management

Flexibility

Education

Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you’re looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

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.

Child Care Cook, Food Specialist Responsibilities

• At home in the kitchen! Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school’s menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements. Prepare meals and 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 - $16.38-$17.02
• 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.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.