Child Care Kitchen Specialist: Flexible Hours

La Petite Academy; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Edmond, OK is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to support our childcare program with nutritious, home-style meals for children and staff. You will help adapt menus to budgets and state requirements, while ensuring meals meet safety standards.

This role offers a collaborative, caring environment with opportunities for training, tuition assistance, credential assistance, and our Master Teacher Program, emphasizing teamwork and family-focused care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Job description

La Petite Academy in Edmond, OK is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to support our childcare program with nutritious, home-style meals for children and staff. You will help adapt menus to budgets and state requirements, while ensuring meals meet safety standards.

This role offers a collaborative, caring environment with opportunities for training, tuition assistance, credential assistance, and our Master Teacher Program, emphasizing teamwork and family-focused care.