Child Care Center Cook

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Glendale (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) matching

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids is hiring a Center Cook to prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks for children. You will maintain a clean, organized kitchen and help keep operations running smoothly. There is an opportunity to assist in the classroom to build connections with children, while respecting center hours.

The role emphasizes nutrition, food safety, and teamwork in a vibrant early-learning environment. BrightPath Kids offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly.
• Support teachers in classroom activities when possible.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Nutrition awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

CACFP experience

Job description

Center: Mason, OH

Pay Range: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team atBrightPath Kids, formerlyThe Children's House! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and 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 Kidstoday!

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.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We offer a generous 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 are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• 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