Flexible Hours: Child Care Kitchen Cook & Meal Planner

Learning Care Group; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Food Specialist to prepare meals for enrolled children according to the school menu and budget while meeting USDA and health regulations. You will assist in classrooms as needed and help maintain inventory, ensuring meals and snacks align with schedules.

This role emphasizes health, safety, organization, and teamwork within a supportive childcare environment that values ongoing training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to hours and schedule of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff in line with the provided menu and budget.
• Follow daily menus and comply with USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and reorder when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking/food preparation

Job description

Learning Care Group in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Food Specialist to prepare meals for enrolled children according to the school menu and budget while meeting USDA and health regulations. You will assist in classrooms as needed and help maintain inventory, ensuring meals and snacks align with schedules.

This role emphasizes health, safety, organization, and teamwork within a supportive childcare environment that values ongoing training and growth opportunities.