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Cura-Hospitality

Full-Time Healthcare Cook

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Full-Time Healthcare Cook Job Reference Number: 41226 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment ... If you do not have the certification, we will assist *(Must obtain within 30 days of hire.)* Where ...

PERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Cook

Princeton, IL · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Job Summary: Prepares, seasons, and cooks food using set procedures for hospital patients, staff, day care, jail, schools, and catering. Education and Experience: Experience in quantity food ...

PathWays

Child Care Cook

Washington, PA · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

If you enjoy cooking with purpose and want your work to make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you! Why You'll Love Working at PathWays We believe in taking care of the people who take care ...

Elior North America

Full-Time Healthcare Cook

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Full-Time Healthcare Cook Job Reference Number: 41226 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment ... If you do not have the certification, we will assist *(Must obtain within 30 days of hire.)* Where ...

RiverMead

Mid-Day Cook

Peterborough, NH · On-site

$20.50/hr

... the day, working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Whether you're coming from a ... care * Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, servers, and dietary staff to deliver an exceptional ...

RiverMead

Mid-Day Cook

Peterborough, NH · On-site

$20.50/hr

... the day, working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Whether you're coming from a ... care * Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, servers, and dietary staff to deliver an exceptional ...

Learning Care Group, Inc.

Child Care Cook

Cordova, TN

$11.50 - $15.50/hr

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 ...

RiverMead

Mid-Day Cook

Peterborough, NH

$20.50/hr

... the day, working in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Whether you're coming from a ... care * Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, servers, and dietary staff to deliver an exceptional ...

Roxbury Day Care Center

Temporary Cook

Succasunna, NJ · On-site

$15.92 - $17/hr

Preparing menus in compliance with Child Care Food Program regulations, ensuring timely and ... Obtaining headcounts from each team for lunch and snacks each day, ensuring accurate meal ...

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Daycare Center Cook - Children's Courtyard, S 2700 W

Bluffdale, UT • On-site

Learning Care Group
Education • 10K+ employees
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$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Learning Care Group rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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 and Benefits Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options Food Specialist- $13.37-$13.89 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 Monday through 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. Apply

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Learning Care Group, Inc. is the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America and a leader in early education. Our programs are designed for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Across our eight unique brands, we're committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology and expert-driven curricula created by our own Education team.

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Education

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Novi, MI, US

Year founded

1967

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