Child Care Cook & Nutrition Specialist — Flexible Hours

Learning Care Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

Health programs

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Children at work

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care Group is hiring a Food Specialist/Cook to support our childcare centers in providing nutritious meals for enrolled children and staff. You will create home-style, budget-conscious menus within state and federal requirements, prepare meals, and ensure proper food distribution to classrooms.

The role requires kitchen experience in a childcare setting, adherence to health and safety standards, inventory management, and occasional classroom support as needed.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of the 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.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking/food preparation

Flexibility with hours

Willingness to learn

Job description

Learning Care Group is hiring a Food Specialist/Cook to support our childcare centers in providing nutritious meals for enrolled children and staff. You will create home-style, budget-conscious menus within state and federal requirements, prepare meals, and ensure proper food distribution to classrooms.

The role requires kitchen experience in a childcare setting, adherence to health and safety standards, inventory management, and occasional classroom support as needed.