Cook CDLC of Mount Laurel

About the role

KinderCare Learning Companies is the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Employee assistance programs.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

Pay

Range of pay: $16.15 - $17.40 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 location and position. Please check the job posting for specific details.