Full-Time Child Care Kitchen Cook - Nutritious Meals

Bright Horizons; Academy (SD); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday leave

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Cook at Arthrex Academy in Pendleton, SC, to plan and prepare nutritious family-style meals for children and staff. The role requires adherence to nutrition guidelines and daily attendance counts, with a focus on safety and organized kitchen operations.

The position runs 6:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, offering comprehensive benefits and a pay range of $16.00–$18.00 per hour. Candidates must meet background checks and certification timelines.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Food handler certification within 30 days of hire is required
• Nutrition coursework or certification is preferred
• Food service experience in a childcare center, school cafeteria, commercial kitchen, or high-volume 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, allergy-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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food handler certification within 30 days

Nutrition coursework or certification preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons is hiring a Cook at Arthrex Academy in Pendleton, SC, to plan and prepare nutritious family-style meals for children and staff. The role requires adherence to nutrition guidelines and daily attendance counts, with a focus on safety and organized kitchen operations.

The position runs 6:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, offering comprehensive benefits and a pay range of $16.00–$18.00 per hour. Candidates must meet background checks and certification timelines.