Child Care Kitchen Specialist - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

La Petite Academy; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; 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

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Florida is seeking a Food Specialist to prepare meals and snacks for enrolled children in a childcare setting, while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The role includes supporting teachers and adapting menus to the school’s budget and schedule.

The position emphasizes health and safety, inventory control, and potential classroom assistance as needed. This team values growth, training, and a caring environment for children and staff.

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

• 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.

Skills

Cooking for children

Food safety compliance

Inventory management

Classroom support

Job description

La Petite Academy in Florida is seeking a Food Specialist to prepare meals and snacks for enrolled children in a childcare setting, while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The role includes supporting teachers and adapting menus to the school’s budget and schedule.

The position emphasizes health and safety, inventory control, and potential classroom assistance as needed. This team values growth, training, and a caring environment for children and staff.