Child Care Kitchen Pro: Nutritious Meals & Growth

Learning Care; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care is a family-friendly childcare provider seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to support our school’s meal program. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to nurture children, families, and our team with home-style, nutritious meals.

You will plan and prepare meals within the menu and budget, follow USDA and licensing rules, manage inventory, and assist in classrooms when needed. We offer benefits, tuition reimbursement, and flexible schedules with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare setting preferred.
• Willingness to follow state/local regulations.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work various shifts.
• Strong adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meal plans within the school's menu and budget.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute them to classrooms.
• Follow daily menus and comply with USDA, licensing, and health department requirements.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and reorder as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Home-style cooking

Food preparation

Inventory management

Health & safety

Job description

Learning Care is a family-friendly childcare provider seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to support our school’s meal program. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to nurture children, families, and our team with home-style, nutritious meals.

You will plan and prepare meals within the menu and budget, follow USDA and licensing rules, manage inventory, and assist in classrooms when needed. We offer benefits, tuition reimbursement, and flexible schedules with no nights or weekends.