**Elementary School Cook** An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic culinary professional at **Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons** , a private elementary school, where our mission extends beyond education and into the vibrant world of diverse, from-scratch cuisine. We are currently seeking a Cook to join our talented team. We have a fun, lighthearted, and educational approach to work in our kitchen. This role is great for someone who seeks to educate and inspire young minds through diverse, nutritious eating. This position is perfect for someone who loves food and cooking, who is looking to make a significant impact on the dietary habits and culinary experiences of over 350 students, grades Kindergarten - 5th grade. We use high quality, responsibly sourced ingredients to make world class cuisine expanding the palates and minds of our students. Our menu changes daily. Sample meals include dishes such as; Tikka Masala, Spanakopita, Teriyaki, Shepherd's Pie, Roasted Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, along with sides of fresh, creative, in- season fruits & vegetables. Of course, kids are always excited for pizza! This position is offering OPTIMAL hours Monday - Friday along with very competitive hourly rates. **Responsibilities:** + Help assist all aspects of the kitchen - preparing nutritionally balanced, attractive meals. + Assist in keeping an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed. + Participate and assist in all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements. + Work collaboratively with an innovative kitchen staff in a meaningly way that values work-life balance. **Qualifications:** Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: + Food service/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations required + Cooks must pass state and company background checks. + At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or GED. + Relevant experience working in a school, or commercial kitchen required. + Degree in related field highly preferred + Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures required + Practice proper health and safety regulations + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment + Willingness to receive feedback with a commitment to growth, and be open to learning new skills and methods **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. **Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:** The hourly rate for this position is between $26.00 - $28.00. The pay range listed here is what Chestnut Hill Academy at 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 for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law). Compensation: $26.00 - $28.00 / 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_ . 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.