Institutional Cook

Position Overview KinderCare is hiring a Cook. 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.
Key Responsibilities 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
Required Skills and Experience 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
Compensation Range of pay $18.26 - $21.30 hourly. 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.
Benefits Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
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.
… 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.

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