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-wellnessCompensation: $19.00 - $20.50 / hrLife at Bright Horizons:Health 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.
Brighthorizons · Phoenix AZ 85003