Early Learning Center Cook: Nourish Young Learners

KinderCare Education LLC; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will ensure safe, hygienic kitchen operations and support daily center duties while partnering with staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals.

Join a team that values child development, nutrition, and a supportive work culture, with benefits and opportunities for growth across centers nationwide.

Formación

• Love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with food safety, storage, and allergy awareness; avoid cross-contamination.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare quantities for the center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and serving portions.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler's License.
• At least one year of institutional cooking; food ordering experience desirable.
• Two or more years working with children desirable.
• Must be able to operate a computer and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• 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 licensing requirements.
• Assist with daily center duties as needed.
• Support center goals around enrollment and engagement.

Conocimientos

Love for children

Food safety

Menu prep

Basic math

Food Handler's License

Institutional cooking

Childcare experience

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will ensure safe, hygienic kitchen operations and support daily center duties while partnering with staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals.

Join a team that values child development, nutrition, and a supportive work culture, with benefits and opportunities for growth across centers nationwide.