Early-Education Kitchen Cook: Nourish Little Learners

KinderCare Learning Companies; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 2,459,000 - 2,666,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision for family

Pet benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children across our centers. You’ll follow menus and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist, ensuring the kids have fuel to learn and grow while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of institutional cooking experience, a Food Handler’s License, and the ability to work with children. Minnesota pay premium may apply; range listed.

Qualifications

• Ability to foster a loving environment for children.
• Understanding of nutrition and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to follow menus and portion controls.
• Basic math for measuring servings.
• Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.

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.
• Support center goals around enrollment and engagement.

Skills

Love for children

Food safety

Food handling

Nutrition awareness

English communication

Basic math

Food Handler’s License

Institutional cooking

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children across our centers. You’ll follow menus and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist, ensuring the kids have fuel to learn and grow while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of institutional cooking experience, a Food Handler’s License, and the ability to work with children. Minnesota pay premium may apply; range listed.