Cook at Lancaster East KinderCare

About the role

The role of a Cook at KinderCare Learning Companies involves preparing healthy and tasty meals and snacks for children in various centers. The position adheres to a menu and recipes developed by the in-house nutritionist, ensuring children have the necessary nourishment for learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Physical ability to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds (may be required in some classrooms or in the kitchen)
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a Food Handler's License
• One to two years of institutional cooking experience
• Two to three years of experience working with children
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning food
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Proficiency with computers

Skills

• Food preparation skills
• Safe food handling practices
• Understanding of nutritional needs for children
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Effective communication with children and parents

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Employee assistance programs for mental health support
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work-related necessities

Pay

Range of pay: $17.85 - $19.35 hourly. In the state of Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium is provided on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Schedule

Hours vary based on the specific center and location.