Cook

KinderCare Education LLC in; Shoreline (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early childhood education provider as a Cook, where you will prepare nutritious meals for children and support their growth. You'll work in a collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and nutrition. This role offers meaningful work with a focus on making a positive impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Discounted child care benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Qualifications

• At least one year of institutional cooking experience.
• Two or more years working with children, highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Order food and supplies.

Skills

Love for children

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Communication in English

Education

Food Handler's License

Job description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you're making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters.

Want to feed the tiniest of taste buds? KinderCare is hiring a cook! As a cook, you will prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for the children in our centers. Following a menu and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist, you'll ensure our children have the fuel they need to learn and grow.

When you join our team as a Cook, you will:

1. Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically
2. Order food and supplies
3. Dispense and store medication, as requested
4. Complete timely and accurate documentation according to KinderCare and other licensing or regulation requirements
5. Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed
6. Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement

Required Skills and Experience:

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understanding the needs of children with food allergies, and implementing methods of food cross-contamination avoidance
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantities of foods for the center population
• Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions
• Possess a Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain one
• At least one year of institutional cooking experience; food ordering experience highly desirable
• Two or more years working with children, highly desirable
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency and able to lift up to 40 pounds (may be required to work in classrooms or kitchen)
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents

Range of pay: $12.15 - $35.05 Hourly

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Supported with discounted child care benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Support for mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs
• Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities nationwide. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. Join us for meaningful work and a supportive community.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status by law.

Job Posting End Date: 2025-08-15