School Kitchen Cook: Nourish Young Minds

KinderCare; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You’ll follow menus designed by our in-house nutritionist and ensure proper storage, safety, and documentation.

The role supports children’s nutrition and education in a child-centered environment. You’ll work with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals while maintaining compliance with licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Love for children and a desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with food storage, know allergy needs, and avoid cross-contamination.
• Able to follow nutritious menus and prepare adequate portions.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portions.
• Possess Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.
• At least 1 year of institutional cooking; 2+ years with children desirable.

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.
• Help with other daily center duties as needed.
• Support center goals around enrollment and engagement.

Skills

Love for kids

Food handling

Menu following

Basic math

Food Handler’s License

Children experience

Job description

KinderCare is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for children in our centers. You’ll follow menus designed by our in-house nutritionist and ensure proper storage, safety, and documentation.

The role supports children’s nutrition and education in a child-centered environment. You’ll work with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals while maintaining compliance with licensing requirements.