School Kitchen Chef: Flexible Hours, Bring Kids to Work

Learning Care Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist (Child Care Cook) to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for enrolled children within the school's menu and budget, while meeting state and federal requirements. The role includes assisting in classrooms as needed and maintaining accurate inventory.

The position emphasizes health and safety, adherence to USDA/licensing regulations, and a collaborative team environment that supports ongoing training and growth opportunities, including

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 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.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen organization

Job description

Learning Care Group is seeking a dedicated Food Specialist (Child Care Cook) to prepare home-style, nutritious meals for enrolled children within the school's menu and budget, while meeting state and federal requirements. The role includes assisting in classrooms as needed and maintaining accurate inventory.

The position emphasizes health and safety, adherence to USDA/licensing regulations, and a collaborative team environment that supports ongoing training and growth opportunities, including