Child Care Center Cook - BrightPath Kids

Brightpath-Kid; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Edison Park, IL is hiring a Center Cook to prepare healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks for children. You will focus on nutrition, food safety, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized for smooth daily operations.

There is room to support teachers in the classroom and build relationships with the kids. The role offers a childcare discount, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development, with flexible part-time or full-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Manager certification preferred.
• CACFP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized and compliant with safety standards.
• Assist teachers in classroom activities and engage with children when possible.

Skills

Food preparation experience

CACFP experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Manager certification

CACFP experience

Job description

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 achildcare 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 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 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