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Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a c
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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.
- 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.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
What We Offer
~1 min read✓Compensation ($19.35-20.10/hourly) based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
✓Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
✓Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
✓All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.
✓Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Aurora, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 24, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 10
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 24%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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