Childcare Kitchen Cook - Nutritious, Family-Style Meals

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, familystyle meals supporting children's health, growth, and learning. You will contribute to a warm, predictable kitchen routine for children, educators, and staff.

Responsibilities include planning meals, maintaining kitchen safety, and managing inventory, with a focus on quality and compliance with regulations. We value growth and meaningful impact in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED.
• Food handler certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• Nutrition coursework or certification is preferred.
• Food service experience in childcare, school cafeteria, or high-volume setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced familystyle meals and snacks per approved menus and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Manage food and supply inventory and place orders with approved vendors.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Childcare kitchen experience

Meal planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nutrition coursework or certification (preferred)

Tools

Food handler certification within 30 days

Job description

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, familystyle meals supporting children's health, growth, and learning. You will contribute to a warm, predictable kitchen routine for children, educators, and staff.

Responsibilities include planning meals, maintaining kitchen safety, and managing inventory, with a focus on quality and compliance with regulations. We value growth and meaningful impact in a caring environment.