Childcare Cook

Learning Care Group; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

Learning Care Group’s Montessori Unlimited neighborhood school is seeking a Food Service Specialist to plan and prepare nutritious meals for children and staff in a Montessori setting. The role emphasizes health and safety, adherence to USDA/licensing requirements, and budget-conscious menu execution.

You will manage food distribution, inventory, and occasionally assist in classrooms, contributing to a supportive, collaborative environment that values staff growth and child well-being.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals, preferably in a licensed child care facility or Montessori school.
• Understanding of all current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school’s menu and budget and align with state/federal requirements.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff; distribute food to classrooms following health guidelines.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Food prep

Health & safety

Flexible schedule

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, as we guide young learners toward the future, so they become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and able leaders.

As our Food Service Specialist, you will be:

• 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. Distribute food to the classrooms following appropriate health and safety guidelines, and policies.
• 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! Opportunity to assist in classrooms, as needed, as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Job Requirements:

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals, preferably in a licensed child care facility or Montessori school.
• An understanding of all current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care—a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals, we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to make a strong, lasting, positive impact on children? Then join Montessori Unlimited, where we know our best asset is our people. We’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that exceeds expectations. That means competitive compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits, and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it’s simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and develop difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth, to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.