Child Care Center Cook

Hirebridge; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established childcare provider where you can build a rewarding career in early childhood education. As a Center Cook, you'll prepare healthy meals for children while also having the opportunity to assist in classrooms, fostering a nurturing environment. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the growth and development of young minds while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive community, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Don't miss out on the chance to unleash your potential in a fulfilling career!

Benefits

60% childcare discount

401(k) program with company match

Professional development opportunities

2 weeks paid time off in the first year

7 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

$10,000 company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Cleaning

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

Center: Wallingford, CT

Pay Range: $16.35 - $17.00 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 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:
• We offer a 60% 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 accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 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.