Child Care Kitchen Specialist: Flexible Hours & Benefits

La Petite Academy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Omaha, NE is seeking a Food Specialist to manage the preparation of meals for enrolled children while adhering to menu plans and budgets.

You will follow USDA and licensing requirements, maintain kitchen inventory, and support classrooms as needed. This role emphasizes health, safety, and home-style meal planning.

We offer a caring workplace with benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for training and advancement in our Master Teacher Program.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for groups in childcare settings.
• Willingness to comply with state and local regulations.
• Flexible hours and schedule availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare home-style meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Follow the daily menu and budget within regulatory requirements (USDA/licensing).
• Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Health & safety

Inventory management

Classroom support

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

La Petite Academy in Omaha, NE is seeking a Food Specialist to manage the preparation of meals for enrolled children while adhering to menu plans and budgets.

You will follow USDA and licensing requirements, maintain kitchen inventory, and support classrooms as needed. This role emphasizes health, safety, and home-style meal planning.

We offer a caring workplace with benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for training and advancement in our Master Teacher Program.