Childcare Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Food Specialist: a Cook responsible for overall meal prep for enrolled children, adapting to menu changes and schedules. You’ll prepare home-style meals and snacks, ensure health and safety standards, and support classroom activities.

The role emphasizes following USDA/licensing guidelines, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with staff to provide nourishing meals in a daycare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking/food prep for multiple individuals in a childcare facility preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow state/local regulations.
• Flexible hours and schedule.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to menu changes.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals within the school's menu and budget.
• Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute to classrooms.
• Follow daily menu and comply with USDA/licensing/health dept regulations.
• Maintain inventory and assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Working at a childcare center is something special.

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.

As a Food 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 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.