Childcare Kitchen Cook: Nourish Young Minds Daily

KinderCare Education LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals for children, following a menu developed by our in-house nutritionist. You will ensure safe handling, proper storage, and timely documentation while supporting daily center operations.

The role requires a passion for working with children, familiarity with food safety, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Minnesota wage premium may apply in some classrooms.

Qualifications

• A love for children and a desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with food handling, allergy needs, and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare quantities for center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portion calculation.
• Possess a Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain one.
• At least 1 year of institutional cooking experience; food ordering experience is highly desirable.
• Two or more years working with children are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication as requested.
• Complete timely documentation according to 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 handling & allergy awareness

Menu following & portioning

Math for measuring portions

Food Handler's License

Institutional cooking experience

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals for children, following a menu developed by our in-house nutritionist. You will ensure safe handling, proper storage, and timely documentation while supporting daily center operations.

The role requires a passion for working with children, familiarity with food safety, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Minnesota wage premium may apply in some classrooms.