Child Care Cook

2 weeks ago


Kirkland, Washington, United States Bright Horizons Family Solutions Full time

Child Care Cook

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills to work each day as a Lead Cook at Kirkland Urban Plaza Bright Horizons. You'll lead planning menus, preparing meals, and helping track inventory as you make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and staff. This position offers IDEAL hours Monday - Friday, all your weekends will be free

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonus
  • Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status

As a Lead Cook, you will:

  • Lead in planning and preparing nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.
  • Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
  • Lead prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements.
Requirements:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

  • At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED required
  • Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen preferred
  • Food service/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations required

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you – in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today

Compensation Range: $ $26.00 / hr

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

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 and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you'll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more. Come build a brighter future with us.

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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 and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at or Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.



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