Child Care Kitchen Specialist - Flexible Hours + Benefits

La Petite Academy; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

Innovative health programs

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules; no nights or on-?

Job summary

La Petite Academy seeks a Food Specialist to manage kitchen operations for enrolled children, creating home-style, nutritious meals within school menus and budgets, complying with state and federal requirements.

You will follow the Director-provided menu aligned with USDA/licensing rules, maintain inventory, and assist in classrooms when needed, contributing to a safe, welcoming dining environment.

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.

Job description

La Petite Academy seeks a Food Specialist to manage kitchen operations for enrolled children, creating home-style, nutritious meals within school menus and budgets, complying with state and federal requirements.

You will follow the Director-provided menu aligned with USDA/licensing rules, maintain inventory, and assist in classrooms when needed, contributing to a safe, welcoming dining environment.