Child Care Kitchen Cook: Nourish Young Learners

KinderCare; Warren Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus, ensure safe food handling, and help keep kitchens organized while supporting our center's daily operations.

With a love for children and a background in institutional cooking, you’ll work with staff to meet dietary needs and portion sizes. We offer benefits like discounted child care, health coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Food handling and safety knowledge and ability to follow menus.
• Strong desire to make a difference for children daily.
• Basic math for measuring portions and serving sizes.
• At least one year of institutional cooking experience; will consider more.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication, as requested.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per requirements.
• Help with daily center duties as needed.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Skills

Love for children

Food handling and safety

English communication

Math skills

Food Handler’s License

Institutional cooking experience

Experience with children

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus, ensure safe food handling, and help keep kitchens organized while supporting our center's daily operations.

With a love for children and a background in institutional cooking, you’ll work with staff to meet dietary needs and portion sizes. We offer benefits like discounted child care, health coverage, and paid time off.