Child Care Kitchen Specialist - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Learning Care; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k) company match

Child care discount

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking a devoted Food Specialist at our Akron, OH location to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for children and staff in alignment with the school's menu, budget, and regulatory requirements. You will also support health and safety through adherence to USDA/licensing standards and help manage food inventories.

The role involves occasional classroom assistance as an Assistant Teacher/Floater, with flexible daytime hours and a Monday-Friday schedule in a caring, team-focused

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.
• 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 preparation

Job description

Learning Care is seeking a devoted Food Specialist at our Akron, OH location to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for children and staff in alignment with the school's menu, budget, and regulatory requirements. You will also support health and safety through adherence to USDA/licensing standards and help manage food inventories.

The role involves occasional classroom assistance as an Assistant Teacher/Floater, with flexible daytime hours and a Monday-Friday schedule in a caring, team-focused