Child Care Center Cook, Everbrook of Apple Valley at Learning Care Group

Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

16.81

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Menu Planning, Budget Management, Health and Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Classroom Assistance, Adaptability, Scheduling, USDA Compliance, Licensing Compliance

Industry

Education Administration Programs

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. Compensation & Benefits: Pay $16.18 - $16.81 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 Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team. Our Promise 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

Responsibilities

The Food Specialist is responsible for the overall food preparation for enrolled children, requiring the creation of nutritional meal plans within budget and adherence to state/federal requirements. This role involves preparing and distributing meals/snacks for children and staff while maintaining strict health and safety standards.