Cook, Child Care Center

Responsibilities

• 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 highly preferred
• Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/
• 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.
• Compensation*:
• Benefits*:
• Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness
• ongoing basis.
• Compensation: $15.00 / hr - $17.00 / hr
• Life at Bright Horizons:
• Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of ra

Benefits

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. Bright Horizons at Moffitt Child Development Center is now hiring a Cook. Role : Cook (warming kitchen only - portioning, serving, sanitation and food restriction management) Schedule : 8:00am - 3:00pm, Full time with a 30 minute daily lunch break Compensation* : $15.00 - $17.00 per hour, offering comprehensive benefits

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