Child Care Center Cook
External
Brighthorizons · Charlotte NC 28262Full-timeOn-siteToday
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Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare 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.
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 required
- 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 familyLearn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellnessLife at Bright Horizons:If you require assHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offParental leave
Additional Information
As a Cook at Bright Horizons , you will plan and prepare nutritious, family‑style meals that 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.
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