Cook - Laurel Knowledge Beginnings

KinderCare Education - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Laurel, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

As a Cook at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will play a vital role in preparing healthy and nutritious meals for children in early childhood education centers. This position involves maintaining kitchen hygiene, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while supporting the overall mission of fostering children's growth and learning through quality nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for children in the centers.
• Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
• Order food and supplies as needed.
• Dispense and store medication, as requested.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to KinderCare and other licensing or regulation requirements.
• Assist with other daily center duties as needed.
• Collaborate with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Requirements

• Familiarity with food storage conditions and understanding of food allergies.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantities of food.
• 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 is highly desirable.
• Two or more years of experience working with children is highly desirable.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in classrooms or the kitchen.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a child care or educational setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs for children.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for employees' families.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health support.
• Access to health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off and discounts for work necessities.