Child Care Kitchen Specialist – Flexible Hours & Benefits

Learning Care Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A childcare services provider in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Child Care Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children and support classroom activities. This role requires cooking experience, flexibility in schedule, and adherence to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will create meal plans that meet guidelines and assist as needed in classrooms. We offer benefits like a childcare discount, flexible hours, and ongoing training opportunities.

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

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within budgetary and regulatory constraints.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director and adhere to health regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies, order when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Organizational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

A childcare services provider in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Child Care Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children and support classroom activities. This role requires cooking experience, flexibility in schedule, and adherence to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will create meal plans that meet guidelines and assist as needed in classrooms. We offer benefits like a childcare discount, flexible hours, and ongoing training opportunities.