Center Kitchen Cook for Kids — Nourish & Learn

KinderCare Education LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities (cell)

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist and ensure meals meet nutritional needs.

You'll maintain kitchen safety and hygiene, order supplies, document according to licensing, and collaborate with staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understand needs of children with allergies, and avoid cross-contamination.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare a sufficient quantity of foods for the center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portion calculations.
• Possess a 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 licensing 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.

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist and ensure meals meet nutritional needs.

You'll maintain kitchen safety and hygiene, order supplies, document according to licensing, and collaborate with staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.