Kids' Kitchen Cook — Healthy Meals & Positive Impact

KinderCare Learning Centers LLC; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Work necessities discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow a menu and recipes created by our in-house nutritionist to fuel learning and growth.

You’ll work with a team to maintain safe kitchen operations, manage food orders, and document compliance with licensing rules. We offer supportive benefits and opportunities across multiple centers nationwide.

Qualifications

• Love for children and a desire to make a difference daily.
• Familiarity with food storage, allergy needs, and cross-contamination avoidance.
• Ability to follow menus and prepare quantities for center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring portions.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s License.
• At least 1 year of institutional cooking experience; 2+ years with children preferred.
• Must be able to 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.
• Assist with other daily center duties as needed.
• Collaborate with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Skills

Love for children

Food handling and safety

Follow nutritious menus

Basic math skills

Food Handler’s License

Institutional cooking

Experience with children

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow a menu and recipes created by our in-house nutritionist to fuel learning and growth.

You’ll work with a team to maintain safe kitchen operations, manage food orders, and document compliance with licensing rules. We offer supportive benefits and opportunities across multiple centers nationwide.