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Child Care Center Cook

Bright Horizons

Plum (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

Bright Horizons seeks a Cook to manage kitchen operations, including planning menus, preparing meals, and maintaining inventory while ensuring compliance with health standards. Join an inclusive workplace dedicated to children and families and enjoy benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, and educational opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Referral bonus
Career development opportunities
Free college degrees through Horizons Teacher Degree Program

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
  • Previous experience in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals.
  • Keep accurate inventory and place supply orders.
  • Manage all aspects of meal preparation and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking
Menu planning
Inventory management
Sanitation compliance

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

Food service/food handler permit (ServSafe)

Job description

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

Anticipated Hours:

8am - 2pm Monday - Friday

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

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!

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The pay range for this position is between $13.65 - $17.00 / hr. 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.

Compensation: $13.65 - $17.00 / hr

Child Care Center Cook

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

Anticipated Hours:

8am - 2pm Monday - Friday

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 (ServSafe) required

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!

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The pay range for this position is between $13.65 - $17.00 / hr. 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.

Compensation: $13.65 - $17.00 / hr
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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

About the company

Bright Horizons is a United States–based child-care provider and is the largest provider of employer-sponsored child care.

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