Preschool Center Cook - La Petite Academy, W Stanley Ave

About the role

Join a strong community where all we do is care—for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. As the Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, you will be responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children, adapting to menu changes and meeting meal and snack schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school's menu and budget, adhering to state and federal requirements.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff, and distribute food to classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director, incorporating USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering more as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed in the role of Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Requirements

• 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 regarding work hours and schedule.

Benefits

• Minimum 50% childcare discount.
• Immediate access to benefits, including limited medical for part-time workers.
• Innovative health programs, including dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (full-time positions).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible schedules with no nights or weekends.
• Ability to bring your children to work with you.
• Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and credential assistance.
• Exclusive Master Teacher Program to enhance skills and increase pay.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and ECE Credits (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree).
• Bi-weekly and daily pay options.

Pay

Compensation based on position, education, and experience. Food Specialist pay range: $18.28–$18.99 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday work week.