Daycare Center Cook - La Petite Academy, Homestead NE

Learning Care Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist who is passionate about food preparation for children. In this role, you will create nutritious meal plans, ensure compliance with health standards, and assist in classrooms as needed. Join a nurturing environment where your culinary skills could make a difference!

Qualifications

• 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 with hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within budget and regulatory boundaries.
• Follow daily menu incorporating USDA and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Organization

Health and Safety Compliance

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.