Cook at CDLC of Gilbert

About the role

KinderCare Learning Companies is an 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. Our mission is to build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.

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 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.
• Physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Love for children and a strong desire to make a difference.
• Food safety and allergy awareness.
• Basic culinary skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Physical strength to handle tasks.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your family members.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health support.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities.
• Research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.