Center Kitchen Cook: Nourish Young Minds

KinderCare; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Washington state is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children, following recipes from our in-house nutritionist and ensuring appropriate portions for a growing classroom population.

You will maintain kitchen safety, manage food orders, document compliance, and support daily center operations while collaborating with staff to drive enrollment and family engagement. Pay ranges hourly and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Love for children and desire to make a difference daily.
• Familiarity with proper food storage and allergy considerations.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and scale portions.
• Basic math for serving portions.
• Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain.
• 1+ year institutional cooking; food ordering experience valued.
• 2+ years experience with children preferred.
• Comfort with computer use and lifting up to 40 lb.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication as requested.
• Complete documentation per KinderCare/ licensing rules.
• Assist with daily center duties as needed.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Skills

Love for children

Food safety awareness

Menu following ability

Mathematical measuring

Food handling license optional

Institutional cooking experience

Childcare experience

Computer literacy

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies in Washington state is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children, following recipes from our in-house nutritionist and ensuring appropriate portions for a growing classroom population.

You will maintain kitchen safety, manage food orders, document compliance, and support daily center operations while collaborating with staff to drive enrollment and family engagement. Pay ranges hourly and benefits accompany the role.