Childcare Kitchen Cook — Nourish Little Learners Daily

KinderCare; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

Health insurance

Dental & vision

PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus from our in-house nutritionist and ensure safe, hygienic kitchen practices while supporting daily center operations and child wellbeing.

You will maintain accurate documentation, manage food orders, and collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals. Prior cooking experience in institutional settings is preferred; a Food Handler’s License is

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understanding needs of children with food allergies.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantity of foods for center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portions.
• 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.
• Must lift up to 40 pounds; basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Love for children

Food safety

Food handling

Menu planning

Math skills

English communication

License: Food Handler

Institutional cooking

Childcare experience

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus from our in-house nutritionist and ensure safe, hygienic kitchen practices while supporting daily center operations and child wellbeing.

You will maintain accurate documentation, manage food orders, and collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals. Prior cooking experience in institutional settings is preferred; a Food Handler’s License is