Cook at Creme de la Creme Leawood

KinderCare•Leawood, KS

About The Position

The Cook at Crème de la Crème Leawood prepares healthy, tasty meals and snacks for children at the center. The Cook follows menus and recipes developed by an in-house nutritionist, helping ensure children have the nourishment they need to learn and grow. The role also supports the center’s daily operations and works with staff and leadership to contribute to goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Requirements

Love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
Familiarity with safe food conditions and storage, children’s food allergy needs, and methods to prevent food cross-contamination.
Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantities of food for the center population.
Basic math skills for measuring and calculating serving portions.
Possess a Food Handler’s License or be willing to obtain one.
Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.
Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of institutional cooking experience; food ordering experience is highly desirable.
Two or more years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children by following menus and recipes developed by the in-house nutritionist.
Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically.
Order food and supplies.
Dispense and store medication when requested.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with KinderCare and applicable licensing or regulatory requirements.
Assist with and assume responsibility for other daily center duties as needed.
Partner with center staff and leadership to support goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.