Child Care Center Cook

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Maynard, MA

11d

About The Position

As a Center Cook, you will prepare healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, helping ensure children are energized and ready to learn and grow. You will support nutrition and food safety standards and keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly. Cooks interested in classroom time may also support teachers and engage in classroom activities to build connections with children; classroom involvement is welcome but not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred.
• Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Help ensure food safety and nutrition needs are met.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly.
• Optionally support teachers and engage in classroom activities.

Benefits

• 60% child care discount for all employees.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• 7 paid holidays off for full-time staff.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance offered to full-time staff.
• $10,000 of company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED