Demo

Lead Nutritionist - Child Care Center Cook

Lil' Cubs Child Care Center
Nevada, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2027

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Nutritionist to join our childcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food preperation, knowledge of food safety and be skilled in cooking for a large amount of food at one time. This role will primarily focus on providing nutritional snacks and meals for the children enrolled in the daycare throughout the day. The Nutritionist / Lead Cook will work collaboratively with the teachers to ensure that each child is served meals in a timely manner, order groceries weekly, keep the kitchen tidy and clean by washing and sanitizing dishes as well as surfaces in the kitchen. This job requires someone who is dedicated to working every day, punctual, caring, upbeat and an overall amazing person to be around. Free childcare for your own children!!

Responsibilities

  • Developing and planning meals according to the USDA food program that meet the requirements.
  • Order groceries from the supplier, local discount store and keep inventory of food in the kitchen area.
  • Ability to make up a menu on Cooks Choice Week.
  • Prepare, Plate, Serve food to each group of children according to their specific needs. (ie: toddlers - cut food into small pieces etc)
  • Clean dishes daily after each meal and snack
  • Help keep laundry going throughout the day (put in washer / dryer)
  • Help Clean the eating area if needed
  • Enjoy children and be a fun person wanting a wonderful place to work each day.

Experience

  • Food service a plus but willing to train the right person.
  • Completed and passed Safe Serve class but willing to help obtain if needed
  • Ability to prepare different types of meals
  • Prior knowledge of using a receipe
  • Drivers license - if we need more food or milk and we need someone to run to the store
  • Ability to follow simple steps for food prep and sanitation

Join our team and enjoy a fun loving atmosphere of childrens laughter and learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

  • Nevada, IA 50201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Nevada, IA 50201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead Nutritionist - Child Care Center Cook?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Nutritionist - Child Care Center Cook career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$35,852 - $45,069
Income Estimation: 
$42,857 - $54,506
Income Estimation: 
$38,344 - $47,165
Income Estimation: 
$37,157 - $47,352
Income Estimation: 
$61,261 - $79,378
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Nutritionist - Child Care Center Cook jobs in the Nevada, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Learning Care Ames, IA
  • 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... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Learning Care Grimes, IA
  • 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... more
  • 30 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!