Cook at Lincolnshire KinderCare

Position

We are hiring a Cook to prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for children in our centers. You will follow menus and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist, ensuring the children receive the nutrition they need to learn and grow.

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
• Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement

Qualifications

• 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
• Possess a Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain one
• At least one year of institutional cooking experience; food ordering experience highly desirable
• Two or more years working with children, highly desirable
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency and lift up to 40 pounds; required in some classrooms or the kitchen
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Compensation

Range of pay $18.00-$18.00 hourly.
In the state of Minnesota, we provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your family
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family
• 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

EEO Statement

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.