Child Care Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals & Benefits

KinderCare; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following menus from our in-house nutritionist to ensure proper nutrition and growth.

You will maintain kitchen safety, manage food orders, document compliance, and support daily center duties while partnering with center staff to promote enrollment and engagement for families.

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with accurate food storage, understand needs of children with food allergies, prevent cross-contamination.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare quantities for center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• 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 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication as requested.
• Complete documentation per KinderCare and licensing requirements.
• Support daily center duties and collaborate with staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals.

Skills

Love for children

Food safety

Math skills

Food Handler’s license

Cooking experience

Child interaction

Computer literacy

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following menus from our in-house nutritionist to ensure proper nutrition and growth.

You will maintain kitchen safety, manage food orders, document compliance, and support daily center duties while partnering with center staff to promote enrollment and engagement for families.