Kitchen Assistant - Arlington Heights
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Brighthorizons · Arlington Heights IL 60004Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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Responsibilities
- Previous experience within a role which involves cooking or working in a kitchen within a domestic or commercial property
- Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
- Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents
- Ability to work under pressure
Requirements
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- 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 preferred
- 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
- Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave401(k) retirement planLong-term and short-term disability insuranceLife insuranceMoney-saving discounts and financial planning toolsCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramCaregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your familyEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramLearn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellnessCompensation: $19.00 - $20.00Life at Bright Horizons:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
As a Kitchen Assistant at Bright Horizons , you will support children's health, growth, and learning. Each day, your care in the kitchen will create a warm, predictable routine for children, educators, and center staff. From simmering soups to perfectly portioned plates, your work will fuel growing minds. Join a team where your contributions matter and where you are supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference each day. This is a Monday - Friday full-time position. The preferred working hours are 7:00am - 2:00pm.
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