Child Care Cook: Flexible Hours & Benefits

La Petite Academy; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits available immediately

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Bring your children to work

Job summary

La Petite Academy is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to prepare meals and snacks for enrolled children in our childcare center. You will adapt to menu changes while meeting schedules and budget constraints, ensuring health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include creating nutritious meal plans, following USDA/licensing requirements, maintaining inventory, and assisting in classrooms as needed. This is a role with opportunities for growth within a caring team.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking/food prep for multiple children in a childcare setting.
• Willingness to learn and follow state/local regulations.
• Flexibility with hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals and snacks within menu and budget, and serve to children and staff.
• Follow the daily menu and health/licensing regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and reorder as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking experience

Regulatory compliance

Flexibility

Job description

La Petite Academy is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to prepare meals and snacks for enrolled children in our childcare center. You will adapt to menu changes while meeting schedules and budget constraints, ensuring health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include creating nutritious meal plans, following USDA/licensing requirements, maintaining inventory, and assisting in classrooms as needed. This is a role with opportunities for growth within a caring team.