Nutrition & Childcare Floater: Kitchen + Classroom Support

Scholars Childcare and Preschool; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholars Childcare and Preschool is seeking a Nutrition Worker / Childcare Floater to support daily operations by preparing nutritious meals and assisting in classrooms. The role ensures safe, clean environments and compliance with health, safety, and childcare regulations while providing coverage and supervision as needed.

The position emphasizes hands-on food service, menu planning, and flexible classroom support to promote well-being and development for children in our care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in childcare, food service, or early childhood education preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and child development principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Plan and maintain daily and weekly menus in accordance with program nutritional requirements and federal guidelines.
• Assemble food items and ingredients according to recipes and portion control standards.
• Heat and prepare food to proper temperatures while ensuring food safety standards are maintained.
• Serve meals and meal components to children and staff in accordance with established guidelines.
• Replenish food items and supplies as needed during meal service.
• Label, store, and properly dispose of excess food in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, microwaves, warmers, steamers, dishwashers, coolers, racks, carts, and other food service equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and work areas.
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation, food safety, health, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow established procedures and instructions for food preparation and service.
• Assist with inventory management and supply organization as needed.
• Provide classroom coverage during staff absences, breaks, and high-demand periods.
• Actively supervise children to ensure safety and well-being.
• Assist with daily routines including meals, hygiene, toothbrushing, toileting, and naptime.
• Support classroom activities, transitions, and lesson implementation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe classroom environments.
• Foster positive interactions and age-appropriate engagement with children.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Patience

Dependability

Adaptability

Child development knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Scholars Childcare and Preschool is seeking a Nutrition Worker / Childcare Floater to support daily operations by preparing nutritious meals and assisting in classrooms. The role ensures safe, clean environments and compliance with health, safety, and childcare regulations while providing coverage and supervision as needed.

The position emphasizes hands-on food service, menu planning, and flexible classroom support to promote well-being and development for children in our care.