Food Service Worker

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and Par­

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Caregiving support and resources for a

Free college degrees through Horizons'

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. is hiring a Food Service Associate to prepare, portion, and deliver premade meals and snacks in our childcare centers in the United States. You will follow approved menus, attend to daily attendance, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards.

You will collaborate with center staff, leadership, and vendors to accommodate dietary needs and smooth meal service, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and adhering to all health requirements.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Food handler certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Course work or certification in Nutrition preferred
• Food service experience in childcare center, school cafeteria, or high-volume setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and deliver premade meals and snacks following approved menus and safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, handling sanitation, inventory, and storage
• Collaborate with center staff, leadership, and vendors to support daily routines and special dietary needs

Skills

Food handler certification

Nutrition knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nutrition coursework/certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and deliver premade nutritious meals and snacks following approved menus, daily attendance, nutritional guidelines, and food safety requirements. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by following sanitation, health, allergy-management, and inventory procedures, including ordering and storage of food and supplies. Partner with center staff, leadership, and vendors to support daily classroom routines, special dietary needs, and smooth meal service operations.

Qualifications

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 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 a childcare center, school cafeteria, commercial kitchen, or high-volume food service setting is preferred

Company Culture

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

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 food service per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. Physical demands include lifting and carrying food and supplies (typically 10 to 40 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds), standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, pushing carts, and performing repetitive kitchen and cleaning tasks. Employees must maintain mental and physical alertness and be able to respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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).

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.85-$19.81 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, certificates, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others. You're the difference Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. Whether you're supporting children, families, or our client partners, your work matters - and so do you. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.