Institutional Cook

At KinderCare Learning Companies, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. As a cook, you will prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for the children in our centers. Following a menu and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist, you'll ensure our children have the fuel they need to learn and grow.

Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically

Order food and supplies

Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day

Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance

Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare a sufficient quantity of foods for the center population

Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions

Possess a Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain

At least one year of institutional cooking -- food ordering experience highly desirable

Two or more years working with children, highly desirable

Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen

Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Range of pay $17.35 - $18.50 Hourly

We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).

Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.

Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.