Chef at KinderCare

KinderCare Learning Companies is a leader in early childhood education, and we're seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in providing healthy and nutritious meals for our young learners.

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to strict health and safety standards.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks that meet the dietary needs of our children.
• Order food and supplies, ensuring timely delivery and inventory management.
• Dispense and store medication, as required, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support center staff and leadership in achieving goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

• Familiarity with food safety and handling procedures, including food allergies and cross-contamination avoidance.
• Ability to follow menus and prepare sufficient quantities of food for our center population.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating serving portions.
• Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain.
• At least one year of institutional cooking experience, with food ordering experience highly desirable.
• Two or more years working with children, highly desirable.

We're committed to supporting our employees' well-being and success. Our benefits include:

• Discounted child care benefits for your family.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too).
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities.

We're an Equal Opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about early childhood education and committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.