Cook - State College KinderCare - 240000EY

　　DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:DescriptionOur teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'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're making on the lives of young learners and their families-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'll ensure our children have the fuel they need to learn and grow.

　　When you join our team as a Cook you will:* 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* Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance.* Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantity of foods for center population* Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions* Possess 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* 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.* Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

　　Our benefits meet you where you are. We'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!).* Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.* Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.* ... and much more.

　　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.