Cook

Company: Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Location: Pine Grove
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Preschool Cook

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook at Bright Horizons. You'll plan menus, prepare meals, and order inventory as you make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and staff.

Located Near Penn State Campus!

$1,000 Hiring Incentive Offered!

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
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  401(k) plan
  
  
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  Paid time off
  
  
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  Referral bonus
  
  
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  Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program
  
  
  
  *Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status
  
  As a Cook, you will:
  
  
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    Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.
    
    
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    Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
    
    
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    Manage all aspects of 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:
    
    
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      At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED required
      
      
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      Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required
      
      
    • Food service/food handler permit (ServSafe Certification)
      
      
      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: $12.50 - $15.50 / 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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