Cook CDLC of Maple Grove
KinderCare Learning Companies, Osseo, MN, United States
At KinderCare Learning Companies, we’re a leading provider of early childhood education recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of care options for families, including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème, creating confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.
At Crème de la Crème, learning comes alive like nowhere else. Our centers are places that never stand still because kids never do. Joining us means making a memorable impact on young learners and their families every day, 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 to ensure children receive the fuel 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
Partner 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 required 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 the computer with basic proficiency and able to lift up to 40 pounds; may be required in some classrooms or the kitchen
Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
Range of pay $12.15 - $35.05 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.
Benefits
Support for your whole family with discounted child care benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family (and pets, too)
Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts on 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.
Job Posting End Date : 2026-03-12
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At Crème de la Crème, learning comes alive like nowhere else. Our centers are places that never stand still because kids never do. Joining us means making a memorable impact on young learners and their families every day, 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 to ensure children receive the fuel 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
Partner 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 required 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 the computer with basic proficiency and able to lift up to 40 pounds; may be required in some classrooms or the kitchen
Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
Range of pay $12.15 - $35.05 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.
Benefits
Support for your whole family with discounted child care benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family (and pets, too)
Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts on 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.
Job Posting End Date : 2026-03-12
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