Child Care Cook & Food Specialist: Nutritious Meals

Learning Care Group; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

No nights or weekends

Bring your children to work

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to support our school's enrolled children and staff. You will create home-style, nutritious meals within the menu and budget, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

You will follow the Director's daily menu, maintain inventory, and assist in classrooms as needed. This role emphasizes health, safety, organization, and teamwork in a supportive childcare setting.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare facility preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to current state/local regulations.
• Flexibility in hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals within menu and budget, and serve to children and staff.
• Follow daily menu in compliance with USDA, licensing, and health department rules.
• Maintain inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Meal planning

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Learning Care Group is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to support our school's enrolled children and staff. You will create home-style, nutritious meals within the menu and budget, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

You will follow the Director's daily menu, maintain inventory, and assist in classrooms as needed. This role emphasizes health, safety, organization, and teamwork in a supportive childcare setting.