Early Childhood Kitchen Chef — Nourish Little Learners

KinderCare Learning Companies; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children across centers. You will follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist, maintain clean kitchen practices, and assist with daily center duties and documentation.

The role requires love for children, food handling knowledge, and the ability to work with a team to support enrollment and engagement goals. Minnesota premium noted in some centers; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with food storage, understanding allergies, and cross-contamination avoidance.
• Follow nutritious menus and prepare quantities for the center.
• Basic math for measuring and serving portions.
• Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain.
• 1+ year of institutional cooking; food ordering preferred.
• 2+ years working with children preferred.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds and basic computer use.
• Read/write/speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication as requested.
• Complete documentation per KinderCare and licensing requirements.
• Share in daily center duties and support enrollment and engagement goals.

Skills

Love for children

Food storage & handling

Food allergy awareness

Menu following & portioning

Math skills

Food Handler's License

Institutional cooking experience

Childcare experience

Computer use & lifting up to 40 lbs

English proficiency

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children across centers. You will follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist, maintain clean kitchen practices, and assist with daily center duties and documentation.

The role requires love for children, food handling knowledge, and the ability to work with a team to support enrollment and engagement goals. Minnesota premium noted in some centers; strong English communication is essential.