Cook Church Ranch KinderCare

KinderCare Learning Companies; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 21,283 - 23,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider in Westminster, CO is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member. This position involves maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen, ordering supplies, and supporting children’s nutritional needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in institutional cooking and a passion for working with children. Competitive pay range is $15.45 – $17.40 per hour with additional benefits. Join a supportive community making a positive impact on young learners.

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference.
• Familiarity with food storage and allergy needs.
• Experience with institutional cooking and food ordering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies for the center.
• Complete documentation as required by regulation.

Skills

Ability to follow nutritious menus

Basic math skills for measuring

Knowledge of food safety

Effective communication in English

Education

Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain

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. 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.

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

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare a sufficient quantity 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
• At least one year of institutional cooking -- food ordering experience highly desirable
• Two or more years working with children, highly desirable
• Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Pay & Benefits

Range of pay: $15.45 – $17.40 per hour. In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Benefits include:

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones
• … and much more.

EEO Statement

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 basis protected by local, state, or federal law.