Child Care Center Cook

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

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 $15.45-16.05 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.

About the Role

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care—a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals—we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative.

Qualifications

• We've made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that exceeds expectations.
• Competitive compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits, and retirement planning, with our new 401k match.
• We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth, to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Skills

• At home in the kitchen!
• Focused on health and safety!
• Organized!
• Helpful!

Benefits

• Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• Paid time-off.
• 401K (plus company match).

Pay

• $15.45-16.05 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday work week.