Child Care Kitchen Specialist - Flexible Hours & Benefits

La Petite Academy; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Benefits access

401(k) match

Master Teacher Program

Paid time off

Job summary

La Petite Academy is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to manage overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. You will adapt menus to the school’s menu and budget while meeting state and federal requirements.

This role also involves maintaining food inventory, ensuring health and safety standards, and supporting classrooms as needed. As part of a childcare team, you will follow USDA guidelines, assist with snack schedules, and help ensure meals are served on time while

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 preparation

Job description

La Petite Academy is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist to manage overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. You will adapt menus to the school’s menu and budget while meeting state and federal requirements.

This role also involves maintaining food inventory, ensuring health and safety standards, and supporting classrooms as needed. As part of a childcare team, you will follow USDA guidelines, assist with snack schedules, and help ensure meals are served on time while