Center Kitchen Chef: Safe Meals & Child Support

KinderCare; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in United States is seeking a dedicated center kitchen assistant who will maintain safe, hygienic food preparation and manage supplies for center meals. Responsibilities include food ordering, inventory, and assisting with daily center duties to support enrollment and engagement goals.

The role requires familiarity with food storage, menu compliance, and the ability to work with children, including those with allergies.

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage; understand allergies; avoid cross-contamination.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantities for the center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portions.
• Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.
• At least one year of institutional cooking; food ordering experience desirable.
• Two or more years working with children; highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically
• Order food and supplies
• Dispense and store medication, as requested
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to KinderCare and other licensing or regulation requirements
• Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed
• Support your center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement

Skills

Love for children

Food storage accuracy

Follow nutritious menus

Basic math skills

Food Handler’s License

Institutional cooking

Experience with children

Job description

KinderCare in United States is seeking a dedicated center kitchen assistant who will maintain safe, hygienic food preparation and manage supplies for center meals. Responsibilities include food ordering, inventory, and assisting with daily center duties to support enrollment and engagement goals.

The role requires familiarity with food storage, menu compliance, and the ability to work with children, including those with allergies.