Child Care Kitchen Cook — Nourish Young Minds

KinderCare Education LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness 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, following menus developed by our in-house nutritionist to fuel learning and growth. You will work with a team to maintain safety, order supplies, and support program goals.

Ideal candidates love working with kids, understand food safety, and can follow menus and documentation requirements. This role offers daily center duties and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with food storage, understand needs of children with food allergies, and avoid cross-contamination.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare quantities for the center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning servings.
• Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain.

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 licensing requirements.
• Help with other daily center duties as needed.
• Support center success by partnering with staff and leadership to achieve enrollment and engagement goals.

Skills

Love for children

Food safety

English communication

Nutrition menu adherence

Basic math

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following menus developed by our in-house nutritionist to fuel learning and growth. You will work with a team to maintain safety, order supplies, and support program goals.

Ideal candidates love working with kids, understand food safety, and can follow menus and documentation requirements. This role offers daily center duties and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.