Child Care Kitchen Specialist — Flexible Hours & Growth

Learning Care Group; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Learning Care Group operates a network of child care centers and seeks a dedicated Food Specialist to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for enrolled children while adhering to school menus, budgets, and federal/state regulations.

The role includes managing kitchen inventory, assisting in classrooms as needed, and supporting safe, healthy meal service. The position emphasizes a caring, collaborative environment with opportunities for training and credential assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking/food prep for multiple individuals in a childcare facility preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow state/local regulations.
• Flexibility with hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals within menu and budget and serve to children and staff.
• Follow menu daily to comply with USDA, licensing, health dept regulations.
• Maintain inventory and reorder supplies as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Job description

Learning Care Group operates a network of child care centers and seeks a dedicated Food Specialist to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for enrolled children while adhering to school menus, budgets, and federal/state regulations.

The role includes managing kitchen inventory, assisting in classrooms as needed, and supporting safe, healthy meal service. The position emphasizes a caring, collaborative environment with opportunities for training and credential assistance.