Kids’ Kitchen Chef: Healthy Meals for Little Learners

KinderCare Learning Companies; Ellisville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health and employee assistance

Health & wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children at our centers. You will follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety standards.

The role requires maintaining kitchen hygiene, ordering supplies, and collaborating with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals. Prior institutional cooking and a Food Handler's License are valuable, with potential for growth within our

Qualifications

• Love for children and desire to make a difference daily.
• Familiarity with food safety, storage, and avoiding cross-contamination.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare quantities for the center.
• Basic math for measuring and portion calculations.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler's License.
• At least 1 year of institutional cooking; 2+ years working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication, as requested.
• Complete timely documentation as required by KinderCare and licensing rules.
• Assist with other daily center duties as needed.
• Support center goals around enrollment and engagement.

Skills

Love for children

Food safety basics

Menu planning

Accurate measuring

Food Handler's License

Experience with children

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children at our centers. You will follow menus developed by our in-house nutritionist, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and safety standards.

The role requires maintaining kitchen hygiene, ordering supplies, and collaborating with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals. Prior institutional cooking and a Food Handler's License are valuable, with potential for growth within our