About this role
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.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay $17.22 - $17.89 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
- Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
- Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees
- Monday-Friday work week
We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success
Other facts
About Learning Care Group
With nearly 60 years of experience, Learning Care Group prides itself on being a trusted provider of early learning and quality child care. Our top priority is keeping children safe and healthy while inspiring them to learn, grow, and reach their greatest potential.
Under 11 unique brands, LCG employs 23k+ teachers at 1,110+ schools nationwide, with the capacity to support more than 161k students. We’re committed to empowering all families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, offering rewarding career paths for educators (featuring great benefits from day one), and partnering with companies and organizations to expand affordable access to child care solutions.
Together, we are dedicated to positively impacting each child, family, and community we serve by providing exceptional early education and child care solutions to fit every need. Join us!
What you'll do
- The Child Care Cook is responsible for preparing nutritional meals and snacks for children while adhering to health and safety regulations. Additionally, the role includes maintaining inventory and assisting in classrooms as needed.
Ready to join Learning Care Group?
Take the next step in your career journey