Kids Kitchen Cook: Healthy Meals for Bright Learners

KinderCare; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus created by our in-house nutritionist and ensure food safety, correct portions, and proper documentation.

Join a team dedicated to supporting children’s education and well-being, with opportunities to collaborate with staff and leadership to meet center goals and provide quality care.

Qualifications

• Love for children and a desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with proper food storage and cross-contamination avoidance.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare adequate quantities for the center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s License.
• At least one year of institutional cooking experience; experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication as requested.
• Complete timely documentation per KinderCare and licensing requirements.
• Support center goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Collaborate with center staff and leadership to help the center succeed.

Skills

Love for children

Food storage knowledge

Menu following

Basic math for portions

Food Handler’s License

Institutional cooking

English communication

Job description

KinderCare is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus created by our in-house nutritionist and ensure food safety, correct portions, and proper documentation.

Join a team dedicated to supporting children’s education and well-being, with opportunities to collaborate with staff and leadership to meet center goals and provide quality care.