Child Care Center Cook

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Village of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Child Care Center Cook. In this role, you will prepare healthy meals for children and maintain a clean kitchen environment. Enjoy the benefits of no evenings or weekends, along with a generous childcare discount and opportunities for professional development. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about food and child care, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous childcare discount

Weekly paychecks

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for professional development

Paid time off for full-time staff

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Vision insurance options

Qualifications

• 1+ years of food preparation experience is preferred.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children in care.
• Clean kitchen area after use and assist in classrooms.

Skills

Food Preparation

Child Care

Kitchen Cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Child Care Center Cook role at BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care.

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Center: Alden, NY.

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

As a Center Cook, you will prepare nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the children in our care, and be responsible for cleaning the kitchen area after use.

When not preparing food, serving meals, or cleaning, you may assist in classrooms, which is preferred but not mandatory. Cooks involved in classroom activities will have more hours.

Top reasons to join BrightPath Kids include:

• A generous childcare discount for employees
• Weekly paychecks
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development
• Paid time off for full-time staff in the first year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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 operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment

If interested, please submit your application today to join our team!