Child Care Center Cook
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Learning Care Group is hiring a Child Care Center Cook. Learning Care Group seeks a Child Care Center Cook to join its La Petite Academy location in Lake In The Hills, providing home‑style, nutritious meals for children while adhering to USDA, licensing and health regulations, maintaining inventory, and supporting classroom staff as needed.
Key focus areas include Create home‑style, nutritional meal plans within the school’s menu and budget while meeting state and federal requirements, Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute food to classrooms, and Follow the daily menu incorporating USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
Important skills include Cooking, Food Preparation, Menu Planning, USDA Regulations Knowledge, Health Department Regulations Knowledge, and Inventory Management.
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Brand: La Petite Academy
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Location:
4540 W Algonquin Rd
Lake In The Hills,
IL
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:
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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.
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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.
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You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
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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:
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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.
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Focused on health and safety! Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
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Organized! Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
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Helpful! Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.
Job Requirements:
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Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.
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A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
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Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.
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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