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Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group

Glen Head, NYJob$18.39–19.1/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$18.39–19.1/hr
Location
Glen Head, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a Child Care Center Cook. The Child Care Center Cook at Everbrook Academy prepares nutritious meals and snacks for enrolled children, adhering to USDA, licensing and health department regulations. The role creates home‑style meal plans within budget, maintains food inventory, assists in classrooms when needed, and adapts to menu changes and schedule demands, supporting a safe, healthy environment for children and staff.

Key focus areas include Create home‑style, nutritional meal plans within menu, budget, and regulatory boundaries., Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute food to classrooms., and Follow daily menu incorporating USDA, licensing, and health department regulations..

Important skills include Adherence To Regulations, Adaptability, and Willingness To Learn. Preferred (not required): Food Preparation, Menu Planning, Inventory Management, and Menu Adaptation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Adherence to RegulationsAdaptabilityFood PreparationMenu PlanningInventory ManagementWillingness to LearnMenu AdaptationMeal and Snack SchedulingNutritional Meal PlanningBudget ManagementFood DistributionHealth and Safety FocusOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

Work Experience in Cooking and/or Food Preparation for Multiple Individuals in a Childcare Facility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

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Child Care Center Cook

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  • Brand: Everbrook Academy

  • Location:

209 Glen Head Rd

Glen Head,

NY

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. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

  • You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.

  • You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.

  • You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.

  • You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

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 $18.39-$19.10 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 is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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