Center Kitchen Cook – Full-Time

MP Training and Recruitment; West Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and par‑

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, family-style meals that support children's health, growth, and learning. You will contribute to a warm, predictable kitchen routine for children, educators, and staff in a Bright Horizons center.

The role requires 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED, and a food handler certification within 30 days. Experience in childcare or childcare food service is preferred; nutrition coursework is a plus.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Having or obtaining a food handler certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• Course work or certification in Nutrition is preferred.
• Food service experience in a childcare center, school cafeteria, commercial kitchen, or high-volume food service setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced, family-style meals and snacks following approved menus, nutritional guidelines, and daily attendance counts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by following food safety, allergy-management, sanitation, and health procedures.
• Manage food and supply inventory, place orders through approved vendors, and partner with center staff to support smooth daily meal service.

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bright Horizons is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, family-style meals that support children's health, growth, and learning. You will contribute to a warm, predictable kitchen routine for children, educators, and staff in a Bright Horizons center.

The role requires 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED, and a food handler certification within 30 days. Experience in childcare or childcare food service is preferred; nutrition coursework is a plus.