Child Care Assistant Cook

Bright Horizons; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Cook to join their team. In this role, you will contribute to creating a nurturing environment for children by planning and preparing nutritious meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With a focus on collaboration, you will work alongside a dynamic team to support children's growth and development. This position offers ideal hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. If you have a passion for cooking and education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass background checks and meet education and experience requirements.
• Relevant experience in child care or commercial kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.
• Manage inventory and comply with sanitation requirements.

Skills

Menu Planning

Meal Preparation

Inventory Management

Sanitation Compliance

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Child Care Assistant Cook

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

This position offers ideal hours working 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday at our University Village Bright Horizons. This position is 20 hours assisting in the kitchen and then 20 hours a week teaching in classrooms.

Responsibilities:

• Help plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.
• Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
• Help manage all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements.

Qualifications:

• 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 preferred.

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $21.00 - $25.00 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 69.33 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule.

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, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.