Child Care Kitchen Specialist — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Learning Care Group; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Benefits

Health programs

401k match

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Food Specialist within our childcare program to oversee nutritious meal preparation for enrolled children and staff. You will adapt to the school's menu and budget while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

The role emphasizes home-style cooking, inventory management, and occasional classroom support to assist teachers and maintain a welcoming, healthy environment for families.

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, and prepare meals for children and staff.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director incorporating regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and reorder as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Home-style meals

Nutritional planning

Food safety

Classroom support

Job description

Learning Care Group is seeking a Food Specialist within our childcare program to oversee nutritious meal preparation for enrolled children and staff. You will adapt to the school's menu and budget while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

The role emphasizes home-style cooking, inventory management, and occasional classroom support to assist teachers and maintain a welcoming, healthy environment for families.