Child Care Kitchen Specialist — Flexible Hours & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification assistance

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Child care discount

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Akron, OH is seeking a Food Specialist to support healthy, home-style meal preparation for enrolled children and staff. You will ensure meals meet state and federal requirements, assist with menu planning, and help with inventory and ordering.

The role may include occasional classroom support as an Assistant Teacher/Floater, with a Monday–Friday schedule and benefits supporting overall team well-being.

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 for groups

Flexible schedule

Job description

Learning Care Group in Akron, OH is seeking a Food Specialist to support healthy, home-style meal preparation for enrolled children and staff. You will ensure meals meet state and federal requirements, assist with menu planning, and help with inventory and ordering.

The role may include occasional classroom support as an Assistant Teacher/Floater, with a Monday–Friday schedule and benefits supporting overall team well-being.