Childcare Head Cook

About Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education and provides high-quality language immersion education to children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our corporate and franchise centers are expanding through regional and national growth. At Tierra Encantada, our values fuel everything we do. We are passionate about nurturing children's growth and creating intentional learning environments that inspire curiosity and development. We celebrate the richness of diversity, embracing the unique perspectives it brings to our community. Guided by optimism, we are driven by a shared vision for a brighter future for every child, family, and team member we serve. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that is committed to making a lasting impact-one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years using approved recipes and menus, adhering to food handling and safety standards.
• Oversee and manage kitchen staff, providing guidance, support, and ensuring all team members adhere to food safety and operational standards.
• Stay well-trained in allergens and adjust meals as needed for children with special dietary needs, ensuring compliance with dietary accommodations.
• Be accountable for inventory management, including handling orders, tracking supplies, minimizing waste, and maintaining accurate record-keeping.
• Ensure adherence to the established meal program, including portion sizes, nutritional guidelines, and compliance with any applicable regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to local health codes and industry standards.
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude with families, serving as a "teammate" to parents in supporting their child's growth through proper nutrition.
• Maintain required certifications and complete annual training on allergens and other relevant topics.
• Oversee general food operations, including meal preparation, cleanup, and dishwashing, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Support center staff by covering classroom breaks, ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining the cleanliness of the center.
• Collaborate effectively with HQ teams ensuring strong two-way communication.
• Prepare daily meals for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age using approved recipes and menus and adhering to food handling and safety standards
• Stay well trained in allergens and adjust meals as possible for children with special dietary needs
• Help maintain a clean kitchen adhering to local health codes industry standards
• Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families, and be a "team-mate" to parents in supporting their child's growth
• Maintain certifications and take annual trainings on Allergens
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualified candidates will truly love cooking and enjoy spending their time around children. Qualified candidates will fulfill the following requirements :

Our ideal candidate is patient, flexible, a team player, hard-working, organized, friendly, motivated, and has great communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

This non-exempt position has an hourly pay range of $19-24 per hour depending on qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 12 paid holidays, 80 hours paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and discounted childcare. Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting. E-verify is used to verify work authorization status.

Job Type : Full-time or Part-time Nonexempt

Pay : $19-24 per hour

Schedule :

Monday to Friday, Varies

Ability to Commute :

Kansas City, MO (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Kansas City, MO : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person / Onsite