Child Care Center Cook

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees is hiring a Center Cook to feed young learners with healthy meals and snacks, while upholding nutrition and food safety. The role includes keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and may involve time in the classroom to support teachers and interact with children.

This opportunity is part of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees' global childcare community, offering a supportive network, competitive pay, and growth potential. No evenings or weekends required.

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.
• Maintain nutrition and food safety standards in the kitchen.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and running smoothly.
• Optionally engage with children in classroom activities to support teachers.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler certification

CACFP experience

Job description

Center: Heritage Square

Pay Range: $16.00-19.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Busy Bees! 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 Busy Bees today!

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 Busy Bees:

• 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 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