Childcare Cook

Learning Care Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Chesapeake, Virginia, is seeking a Child Care Cook responsible for overall food preparation for enrolled children. This role includes creating nutritional meal plans that meet the school's guidelines while adhering to federal requirements.

The ideal candidate should have prior cooking experience, flexibility with hours, and a willingness to follow state and local regulations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring children receive healthy meals throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to state and local regulations.
• Flexibility regarding hours and schedule of work.

Responsibilities

• Create nutritious meal plans within the school's menu and budget.
• Follow daily menu and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Ability to adhere to menu regulations

Flexibility regarding hours

Job description

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create home‑style, nutritional meal plans within the school's menu and budget and state and federal requirements; prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director, incorporating USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order additional items when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed, acting as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Job Requirements

• 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 regarding hours and schedule of work.

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.