Child Care Kitchen Specialist - Nutritious Meals

Learning Care; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking a Food Specialist to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for children and staff within school menu guidelines and regulatory requirements. You will help maintain kitchen inventory, assist in classrooms when needed, and support a safe, healthy eating environment.

This role emphasizes adherence to USDA guidelines, licensing standards, and flexible scheduling to support childcare operations. Join a team that values care, growth, and teamwork in a dynamic preschool setting.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility.
• Willingness to learn and follow current state and local regulations.
• Flexible hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meal plans within the school's menu and budget, prepare meals/snacks for children and staff, and distribute food to classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director incorporating USDA, licensing, and 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 seeking a Food Specialist to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for children and staff within school menu guidelines and regulatory requirements. You will help maintain kitchen inventory, assist in classrooms when needed, and support a safe, healthy eating environment.

This role emphasizes adherence to USDA guidelines, licensing standards, and flexible scheduling to support childcare operations. Join a team that values care, growth, and teamwork in a dynamic preschool setting.