Grow your career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Center Cook. Full-time Temporary position is available to work in our Center's Kitchen. This position is open now until June 2025. Hours are M-F 6AM-2:30PM. Responsibilities: + Be knowledgeable of state nutritional requirements of children. + Plan, post and follow approved menus that are nutritionally sound, making substitutions as needed, keep accurate inventory record and place food order, all within center/school food budget. + Chop, cut and prepare and serve food in amounts that are based on the number of children and staff eating that day. + Serve food at appropriate temperatures and in appropriate serving containers, i.e., not sending cans and/or large hot pans into the classroom. + Maintain effective, safe storage for food, cooking and serving supplies, equipment and utensils, and cleaning supplies in accordance with the state and/or local regulation. + Keep the refrigerator, stove and hood, can opener and other appliances clean and in good working order. + Clean the kitchen counters and shelves, (spills on floors as needed). + Lift and carry bulk food appropriately when delivered and store food on shelves above and below counter level in accordance with safety guidelines. May involve use of a foot stool. + Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location. + Encourage children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices. + Keep accurate meal and snack count records as required per region guidelines. Qualifications: + Must be 18 years old . + High School diploma/GED required. + Has relevant experience in a licensed child care facility kitchen, commercial kitchen, public school cafeteria, or equivalent. + May be required to have food service/food handlers permit or license according to state/local regulations. + Must meet state requirements for Cook and additional center/school requirements may apply. Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities! 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. 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. Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures: The hourly rate for this position is between $13.50-$15.50 per. 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 Free Parking Employee Referral Bonus Program **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_ . HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866. Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and EEO – Spanish (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf) along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) . Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.