Child Care Center Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

College degrees program

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Pendleton, SC is hiring a full-time Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, family-style meals for children, following approved menus and nutrition guidelines.

The role runs 6:30am – 3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with compensation $16.00–$18.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

You will maintain a clean, safe kitchen, manage inventory, and collaborate with center staff to support daily meal service.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Having or obtaining a food handler certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• Course work or certification in Nutrition is preferred.
• Food service experience in childcare center, school cafeteria, or high-volume food service setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced, family-style meals and snacks following approved menus, nutritional guidelines, and daily attendance counts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by following food safety, allergen management, sanitation, and health procedures.
• Manage food and supply inventory, place orders through approved vendors, and partner with center staff to support smooth daily meal service.

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Food service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handler certification within 30 days

Nutrition coursework preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons in Pendleton, SC is hiring a full-time Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, family-style meals for children, following approved menus and nutrition guidelines.

The role runs 6:30am – 3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with compensation $16.00–$18.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

You will maintain a clean, safe kitchen, manage inventory, and collaborate with center staff to support daily meal service.