Child Care Center Cook

About the role

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist plays a crucial role in preparing meals and snacks for enrolled children in a childcare setting. This position requires adherence to dietary guidelines, state and federal regulations, and the ability to adapt to changing menus.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the constraints of the school's menu and budget, as well as USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute them to classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering additional items as necessary.
• Assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater when needed.

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 with respect to work hours and schedules.

Benefits

• Minimum 50% childcare discount
• Immediate access to benefits
• Innovative health programs
• 401(k) company match

Schedule

Flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off are offered.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Location

9950 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL