Child Care Cook & Food Specialist - Flexible Schedule

The Children's Courtyard; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Courtyard is seeking a Food Specialist/Cook to prepare meals for enrolled children, align with school menus, and support staff. You’ll help ensure nutritious meals and snacks while adhering to budget and regulatory requirements.

This role supports classroom activities as needed in a childcare setting. Responsibilities include menu-based cooking, health and safety compliance, inventory management, and occasional classroom assistance.

Qualifications

• Home-style, nutritious meal planning within budget and menu constraints.
• Follow daily USDA/licensing health regulations for meals.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and reorder as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals within the school's menu and budget, and distribute food to classrooms.
• Follow daily menus incorporating USDA/licensing and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Nutrition planning

Food safety

Job description

The Children’s Courtyard is seeking a Food Specialist/Cook to prepare meals for enrolled children, align with school menus, and support staff. You’ll help ensure nutritious meals and snacks while adhering to budget and regulatory requirements.

This role supports classroom activities as needed in a childcare setting. Responsibilities include menu-based cooking, health and safety compliance, inventory management, and occasional classroom assistance.