Child Care Kitchen Specialist - Flexible Hours & Benefits

U-GRO Learning Centres; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Health benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

U-GRO Learning Centres in Lancaster County, PA is hiring a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to manage overall food preparation for enrolled children and support staff with meals and snacks. You will align menus with state guidelines, budgets, and USDA requirements while collaborating with a busy classroom team.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to nutritious meal planning, inventory control, and occasional classroom support, within a childcare-focused environment.

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

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school menu and budget; prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute to classrooms.
• Follow daily menu provided by the Director incorporating USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

U-GRO Learning Centres in Lancaster County, PA is hiring a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to manage overall food preparation for enrolled children and support staff with meals and snacks. You will align menus with state guidelines, budgets, and USDA requirements while collaborating with a busy classroom team.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to nutritious meal planning, inventory control, and occasional classroom support, within a childcare-focused environment.