Child Care Kitchen Specialist Healthy Meals & Flex Schedule

Learning Care; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

No nights or weekends

Paid time off

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

Health programs

401(k) company match

Job summary

Learning Care is hiring a Food Specialist to oversee overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. You will create home-style, nutritious meals within the school's menu and budget, and you’ll distribute meals to classrooms.

You’ll follow the daily menu provided by the Director, ensuring compliance with USDA, licensing and health department regulations, while maintaining inventory and supporting in classrooms as needed.

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

• 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.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Job description

Learning Care is hiring a Food Specialist to oversee overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. You will create home-style, nutritious meals within the school's menu and budget, and you’ll distribute meals to classrooms.

You’ll follow the daily menu provided by the Director, ensuring compliance with USDA, licensing and health department regulations, while maintaining inventory and supporting in classrooms as needed.