Child Care Center Cook - BrightPath Kids

BrightPath Kids Inc; Maineville (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Maineville, OH is seeking a Center Cook to prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks. You will maintain nutrition and food safety standards while keeping the kitchen tidy and efficient.

Occasionally you may assist in the classroom to connect with children and support teachers. This full-time position runs 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with no evenings or weekends, and offers a childcare discount and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred.
• CACFP experience preferred.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Ensure nutrition and food safety standards are met.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly.
• Assist in classroom activities as needed to support teachers.

Skills

Food preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler certification

CACFP experience

Job description

Center: Maineville, OH

Pay Range: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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 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 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.

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 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