Cook for Kids: Nutritious Meals that Fuel Learning

KinderCare; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Work discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following recipes from our in-house nutritionist. You’ll ensure meals meet nutritional needs and fit the menu while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment.

The role requires a love for children, food-handling credentials, and experience in institutional cooking. Minnesota premium pay applies; range listed is $15.65–$16.65 per hour, with full benefits and opportunities for growth.

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

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 Handler’s License

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers, following recipes from our in-house nutritionist. You’ll ensure meals meet nutritional needs and fit the menu while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment.

The role requires a love for children, food-handling credentials, and experience in institutional cooking. Minnesota premium pay applies; range listed is $15.65–$16.65 per hour, with full benefits and opportunities for growth.