Child Care Center Cook - BrightPath Kids

Kid Works; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; 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 Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Center Cook to fuel young minds and bodies by preparing healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You’ll focus on nutrition and food safety while keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly.

In addition to kitchen duties, you may spend time in the classroom, supporting teachers and engaging with children to foster a warm, collaborative learning environment. No evenings or weekends; regular hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred.
• CACFP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and running smoothly.
• Assist in the classroom with teachers and engage with children.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Nutrition awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler certification

CACFP experience

Job description

Center: Twinsburg, OH

Pay Range: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time hours 7:00 AM - 3:00 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 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.

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 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