Child Care Center Cook

Hirebridge; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Berline CT is seeking a dedicated Center Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children and maintain food safety in a busy kitchen. You will also help with classroom activities to foster connections with students and teachers, creating a warm learning environment.

This full-time role runs 6:30 AM–2:30 PM with no evenings or weekends. BrightPath Kids offers childcare discounts, a 401(k) with company match, health/dental/vision insurance, and paid time off to support your career

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred.
• CACFP experience preferred.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks for children.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized; support classroom activities when possible.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a warm, supportive environment.

Skills

Food prep exp

CACFP exp

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Center: Berline CT

Pay Range: $16.35 - $17.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Timehours 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As aCenter Cook, you'll play a vital role in fueling young minds and bodies by preparing healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Your attention to nutrition and food safety helps ensure our children are energized and ready to learn and grow each day. You'll also take pride in keeping our kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly.

In addition to your kitchen role, we welcome and value cooks who are interested in spending time in the classroom. This unique opportunity allows you to build meaningful connections with the children by supporting teachers and engaging in classroom activities. While not required, your presence in both the kitchen and classroom helps create a warm, supportive environment for all.

If you love preparing nutritious meals and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Top Reasons to join BrightPath:

• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred
• Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) experience preferred
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment