Child-Focused Cook & Kitchen Safety Lead

KinderCare; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to support center operations. You will prepare nutritious meals for children, maintain safe food storage, and assist with daily center tasks. Compliance with licensing rules and accurate record-keeping are essential.

Ideal candidates have some institutional cooking experience and a willingness to obtain a Food Handler’s License. Collaboration with staff helps drive enrollment and engagement at the center.

Qualifications

• Maintain safe, hygienic kitchen operations.
• Understand food allergies and cross-contamination prevention.
• Follow nutritious menus and prepare appropriate portions.
• Ability to measure ingredients and portions accurately.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s License.
• Experience with cooking in institutional settings and with children.

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 other licensing or regulation requirements
• Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed
• Support your center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement

Skills

Food safety

Inventory management

Food preparation

Food handler license

Childcare experience

Basic math

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to support center operations. You will prepare nutritious meals for children, maintain safe food storage, and assist with daily center tasks. Compliance with licensing rules and accurate record-keeping are essential.

Ideal candidates have some institutional cooking experience and a willingness to obtain a Food Handler’s License. Collaboration with staff helps drive enrollment and engagement at the center.