Kids' Kitchen Cook — Nourish Young Minds

Bright Horizons; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,821; 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

Discounts and planning tools

Career development and free college

Caregiving support

Health and wellness resources

Bright Horizons Careers site

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, family‑style meals that support children’s health, growth, and learning in our early education centers. Your care in the kitchen will create a warm, predictable routine for children, educators, and staff. Anticipated Hours: 8am - 5pm.

Responsibilities include serving meals, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and quality of food service. A high school diploma or GED and ServSafe certification are required, with nutrition

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 (ServSafe).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve 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.

Skills

Food service

Nutrition

Food safety

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

Bright Horizons is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare nutritious, family‑style meals that support children’s health, growth, and learning in our early education centers. Your care in the kitchen will create a warm, predictable routine for children, educators, and staff. Anticipated Hours: 8am - 5pm.

Responsibilities include serving meals, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and quality of food service. A high school diploma or GED and ServSafe certification are required, with nutrition