Cook at CDLC of Leawood

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. Joining us means shaping the future alongside dedicated professionals who care deeply about helping kids reach their highest potential.

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.
• Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to 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.
• Must be able to 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 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.

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, such as cell phones.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.