Child Care Cook

Learning Care Group; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing children and supporting families. As a Food Specialist, you'll create nutritious meals while ensuring health and safety standards are met. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and the opportunity to bring your children to work. This role is more than just cooking; it's about making a difference in the lives of children. With ongoing training and education assistance, you can grow your career while being part of a supportive community that values your contributions. Embrace the chance to thrive in a positive workplace where you are recognized and appreciated.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Company Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare facility preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within budget and regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies and assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Food Preparation

Nutritional Meal Planning

Health and Safety Compliance

Flexibility in Schedule

Education

Experience in Childcare Cooking

Willingness to Learn Regulations

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.

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.
• Assistant Teacher- Food Specialist: $15.00-$17.50
• Teacher: $17.00-$18.00
• Lead Teacher: $18.00-$22.00
• 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.
• All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.

Learning Care Group 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.