Child Care Center Cook - BrightPath Kids

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) match

Professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Edison Park, IL is seeking a Center Cook to prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks while ensuring nutrition and food safety. You will keep the kitchen clean and organized and may assist in the classroom to support teachers and foster a warm learning environment.

The role values candidates with food preparation experience, state childcare eligibility, and CACFP/ServSafe preferences. This is a full-time or part-time opportunity at BrightPath’s center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Manager 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 daily kitchen operations.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and functioning smoothly.
• Support teachers in the classroom by engaging with children when appropriate.

Skills

Food preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CACFP experience

ServSafe Food Manager certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Center: Edison Park, IL

Pay Range: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

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 Kid Works today!

What will you be doing?

As a Center 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.

If you love preparing nutritious meals and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath

• 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 paid holidays.


• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred


• ServSafe Food Manager 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