Child Care Center Cook

Bright Horizons; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Cook for their center in Morgantown, WV. In this role, you’ll prepare meals for children and staff while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Successful candidates must have relevant cooking experience and a high school diploma or GED. Join a workplace committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Career development and FREE college degrees

Qualifications

• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen Management

Inventory Management

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

Posting Title:

Child Care Center Cook or Chef

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

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Paid time off

• Referral bonus

• Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status

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 preferred; must be willing to obtain after hire, if needed.

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!

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. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA ).

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.