Childcare Kitchen Chef - Flexible Hours & Healthy Meals

Learning Care; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Bring your children to work

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care seeks a dedicated Food Specialist to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for children and staff, ensuring compliance with USDA and licensing standards. The role includes managing inventory, following menu directives, and assisting in classrooms as needed to support teachers and learners.

The position emphasizes health and safety, organization, and teamwork within a childcare environment. Flexible schedules and a supportive benefits package are highlighted in the company overview.

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

• 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

Learning Care seeks a dedicated Food Specialist to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for children and staff, ensuring compliance with USDA and licensing standards. The role includes managing inventory, following menu directives, and assisting in classrooms as needed to support teachers and learners.

The position emphasizes health and safety, organization, and teamwork within a childcare environment. Flexible schedules and a supportive benefits package are highlighted in the company overview.