Now Hiring Child Care Center Cook!

$16.00 / hr

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook at Bright Horizons . You’ll plan menus, prepare meals, and order inventory as you make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and staff.

The Jeannette Cathy Children’s Center is a dynamic, nurturing, inclusive environment where children participate in experiences promoting invention and discovery.

This childcare campus is Bright Horizons largest campus in the United States under one license with capacity to serve 650 children across three buildings.

The campus is comprised of state-of-the-art facilities that include a carpool service, STEAM program with Art Studio, three natural playgrounds, library, gardening program, and dedicated lesson planning space for teachers.

The Jeannette Cathy Children’s Center is a NAEYC accredited center.

Bright Horizons Provides Top-Tier Salaries and Superior Benefits :

• Supportive environment with room to grow your career · All tuition & fees covered for Child Development Associate (CDA) training, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree
• Student loan repayment advising
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Back-up child care and adult / elder care
• Parking options available
• $600 / $300 Employee Referral Bonus program
• $1200 Employee Hiring Incentive and much, much more!

As a Cook, you will :

Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.

Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.

Manage all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements.

Requirements :

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements :

At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED required.

Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required.

Food service / food handler permit or license according to state / local regulations required.

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you.

Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Apply today!

Compensation Range : $16.00 / hr

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening.

Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons :

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives.

Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more.

Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination.

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Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Last updated : 2024-05-17