Childcare Kitchen Cook – Nourish Young Minds

KINDERCARE; Corpus Christi (TX); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Zusammenfassung

KinderCare is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus developed by our nutritionist, maintain safe kitchen practices, and support center operations daily.

Ideal candidates have a love for kids, knowledge of food safety, and experience with institutional cooking. The role requires hygiene, math skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; English communication is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Love for children and desire to make a daily difference.
• Knowledge of food storage, allergy needs, and cross-contamination avoidance.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare quantities for center population.
• Basic math for measuring portions.
• Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.
• 1+ year institutional cooking; food ordering experience preferred.
• 2+ years working with children preferred.
• Computer literacy and ability to lift up to 40 pounds as required.
• English reading, writing, speaking to communicate with children and parents.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Assist with other daily center duties as needed.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Kenntnisse

Love for children

Food storage & safety

Follow menus

Basic math

Food Handler’s license

Institutional cooking experience

Experience with children

English proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

KinderCare is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus developed by our nutritionist, maintain safe kitchen practices, and support center operations daily.

Ideal candidates have a love for kids, knowledge of food safety, and experience with institutional cooking. The role requires hygiene, math skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; English communication is essential.