Childcare Kitchen Cook — Nourish Young Minds

KinderCare Learning Companies; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following menus created by our in-house nutritionist. You’ll ensure proper food storage, portion sizes, and safe handling to support kids’ learning and growth.

As part of a team, you’ll maintain hygienic kitchens, order supplies, document activities, and help with daily center duties while partnering with staff to achieve enrollment and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Must love working with children and contribute to a positive classroom environment.
• Knowledge of food storage, safety, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare appropriate quantities.

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

Love for children

Food safety

Basic math skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Food Handler’s License

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following menus created by our in-house nutritionist. You’ll ensure proper food storage, portion sizes, and safe handling to support kids’ learning and growth.

As part of a team, you’ll maintain hygienic kitchens, order supplies, document activities, and help with daily center duties while partnering with staff to achieve enrollment and quality goals.