Cook
Company: Knowledge Universe
Location: Evanston
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
KinderCare Education is the nation's leader in early childhood
education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to
create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National
Support Center, to the classrooms where learning comes to life,
we're united by a passion to create a world of learning, joy and
adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six-weeks through 12
years every day. Want to feed the tiniest of taste buds? KinderCare
Education 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 Education 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:
Required Skills and Experience: A love for children and a strong
desire to make a difference every day Familiarity with proper
conditions and food storage, the ability to 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 of experience working
with children, highly desirable 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. Ability to speak, read, and write
English. Our highest priority has always been to keep our
employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy
as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID
vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated
employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and
Health Department requirements for child care workers or school
staff. The benefits our career professionals enjoy: KinderCare
Education provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits
include: Medical, dental and vision Discounted child care Generous
paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical
expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health
and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with
employer match KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team
members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of
education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes
KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work,
Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools,
Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School. KinderCare Education 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.Primary Location : Evanston, Illinois, United
StatesJob : Teacher and Center Staff
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