Center Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals for Young Learners

KinderCare Learning Companies; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following menus by our in-house nutritionist to fuel learning and growth.

You will maintain kitchen safety, order supplies, and document procedures while collaborating with center staff to ensure enrollment and accreditation goals are met. The role emphasizes teamwork and a commitment to high-quality child care.

Qualifications

• Love for children and a desire to make a difference daily.
• Understand food allergies and safe storage practices.
• Follow nutritious menus and prepare required quantities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and operate a computer.
• English literacy to communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication as requested.
• Document requirements accurately per regulations.
• Support center enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Collaborate with center staff and leadership.

Skills

Love for children

Food storage

Food allergies

Menu planning

Math skills

Food Handler’s License

Institutional cooking

Childcare experience

English communication

Computer skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following menus by our in-house nutritionist to fuel learning and growth.

You will maintain kitchen safety, order supplies, and document procedures while collaborating with center staff to ensure enrollment and accreditation goals are met. The role emphasizes teamwork and a commitment to high-quality child care.