Cook, Child Care Center

Bright Horizons; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Cook at their child care center in Columbia, SC. You will create menu plans, prepare healthy meals, and ensure kitchen compliance with safety standards while working a weekday schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. If you love cooking and enjoy working with children, join us in making a positive impact.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Relevant experience in licensed child care, public school, or commercial kitchen.
• Food service/food handler permit or license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals.
• Keep an accurate inventory of supplies.
• Manage meal preparation and comply with sanitation requirements.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen Management

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Child Care Center Cook

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook at Bright Horizons at USC. You’ll plan menus, prepare meals, and order inventory as you make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and staff. Enjoy an early, weekday schedule - 6:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.

As a Cook, you will:

• Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.

• Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.

• Manage all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements.

• Work with the other kitchen team member to complete all required tasks

Requirements:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED required

• Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required

• Food service/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations required

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions . Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $14.50 and $19.25 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Compensation: $14.50 / hr - $19.25 / hr Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA ).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.