Cook at CDLC of Chanhassen

About the role

KinderCare Learning Companies is a leading early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer various early education and child care options including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. Join us in shaping the future by making a memorable impact on young learners and their families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for children following a menu and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist.
• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies.
• Dispense and store medication, as requested.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to KinderCare and other licensing or regulation requirements.
• Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed.
• Partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Requirements

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understanding the needs of children with food allergies, and implementing 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 for measuring and calculating serving portions.
• Possession of 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.
• Physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds (may be required).
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds (may be required).
• Must possess a Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.
• Must have at least one year of institutional cooking – food ordering experience highly desirable.
• Must have two or more years working with children, highly desirable.
• Must read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

Skills

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understanding the needs of children with food allergies, and implementing 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 for measuring and calculating serving portions.
• Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.
• One year of institutional cooking – food ordering experience highly desirable.
• Two or more years working with children, highly desirable.
• Physical ability to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds (may be required).
• English language proficiency for communication with children and their parents.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole 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.

Pay

Range of pay: $12.15 - $35.05 hourly. In the state of Minnesota, we provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Schedule

Our schedules vary based on the specific location and position, but typically include a mix of full-time and part-time opportunities.