Child Care Center Cook

Hirebridge; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a dedicated Center Cook to join its vibrant team. This role involves preparing healthy meals for children while also having the opportunity to assist in classrooms. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a generous childcare discount. Join a community that values your contributions and supports your career growth in a nurturing atmosphere, making a positive impact on the lives of children every day.

Benefits

60% childcare discount

Weekly paychecks

401(k) program with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off for full-time staff

Health, dental, and vision insurance

$10,000 company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children in our care.
• Assist teachers in classrooms when not cooking.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cleaning

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP)

Job description

Center: Nyack, NY

Pay Range: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the 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!

What will you be doing?

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

When you are not preparing food, serving meals, or cleaning, we would love for you to work in the classrooms to assist our teachers. While this is not a must, preference will be given to candidates who are willing to work in the classroom. Cooks who do not have classroom responsibilities will be scheduled less hours per week than someone who works in both the kitchen and classroom.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:
• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All of our staff receive weekly paychecks.
• All of our NY locations are designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County.
• 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 accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given paid holidays off.
• 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

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.