child care cook

Childtime Learning Centers

<div>Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:<ul><li>
You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.</li><li>
You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.</li><li>
You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.</li><li>
You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.</li></ul>

This is more than just a daycare job. It&rsquo;s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive&mdash;and play&mdash;every day. Working at a childcare center is something special.

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school&rsquo;s enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules. 
 
As a Food Specialist, you will be:
<ul>
<li>At home in the kitchen! Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements. Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.</li>
<li>Focused on health and safety! Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.</li>
<li>Organized! Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.</li>
<li>Helpful! Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.</li>
</ul>
Job Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.</li>
<li>A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.</li>
<li>Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.</li>
</ul>
Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.</div>

Child Care Center Cook

La Petite Academy

<div>Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:<ul><li>
You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.</li><li>
You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.</li><li>
You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.</li><li>
You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.</li></ul> 


This is more than just a daycare job. It&rsquo;s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive&mdash;and play&mdash;every day. Working at a childcare center is something special.

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school&rsquo;s enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules. 

As a Food Specialist, you will be:
<ul>
<li>At home in the kitchen! Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements. Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.</li>
<li>Focused on health and safety! Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.</li>
<li>Organized! Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.</li>
<li>Helpful! Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.</li>
</ul>
Job Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.</li>
<li>A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.</li>
<li>Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.</li>
</ul>
Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.</div>

<div>Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:<ul><li>
You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.</li><li>
You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.</li><li>
You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.</li><li>
You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.</li></ul> 
This is more than just a daycare job. It&rsquo;s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive&mdash;and play&mdash;every day. Working at a childcare center is something special.
The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school&rsquo;s enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules. 
As a Food Specialist, you will be:<ul><li>
At home in the kitchen! Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements. Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.</li><li>
Focused on health and safety! Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.</li><li>
Organized! Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.</li><li>
Helpful! Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.</li></ul>
Job Requirements:<ul><li>
Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.</li><li>
A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.</li><li>
Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.</li></ul><div> 
Compensation &amp; Benefits:</div><ul><li>
Pay $16.22-$16.85 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered</li><li>
Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.</li><li>
Limited medical offered for part-time workers.</li><li>
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees</li><li>
Monday-Friday work week</li></ul>
Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.</div>

Child Care Center Cook, Childtime at Little Oaks

KinderCare Learning Companies

<div>Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, 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 for families. Whether it&rsquo;s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Cr&egrave;me de la Cr&egrave;me, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it&mdash;in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you&rsquo;ll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you&rsquo;ll never be alone. You&rsquo;ll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you&rsquo;re making on the lives of young learners and their families&mdash;and knowing that your work matters.
Want to feed the tiniest of taste buds? KinderCare is hiring a cook! As a cook, you will prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for the children in our centers. Following a menu and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist, you&rsquo;ll ensure our children have the fuel they need to learn and grow.
When you join our team as a Cook you will:
<ul>
<li>Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically</li>
<li>Order food and supplies</li>
<li>Dispense and store medication, as requested</li>
<li>Complete timely and accurate documentation according to KinderCare and other licensing or regulation requirements</li>
<li>Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed</li>
<li>Support your center&rsquo;s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement</li>
</ul>
Required Skills and Experience:
<ul>
<li>A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
</li><li>Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance</li>
<li>Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare a sufficient quantity of foods for the center population</li>
<li>Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions</li>
<li>Possess a Food Handler&rsquo;s License or willingness to obtain</li>
At least one year of institutional cooking <li>- food ordering experience highly desirable</li>
<li>Two or more years working with children, highly desirable</li>
<li>Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen</li>
<li>Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English</li>
</ul>Range of pay $17.35 - $22.45 Hourly
In the state of Minnesota, we currently 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.<div>
Our benefits meet you where you are. We&rsquo;re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: 
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits. - Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!). 
<ul><li>Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.</li><li>Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.</li><li>&hellip; and much more.</li></ul></div>
We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we&rsquo;re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you&rsquo;ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you&rsquo;re anything like us, you&rsquo;ll come for the work, and stay for the people.
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. 
Job Posting End Date : 2026-06-18</div>

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