Child Care Center Cook- Laveen, AZ

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Center Cook at Busy Bees, a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, you will play a vital role in preparing healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks for young minds and bodies. Your attention to nutrition and food safety will ensure children are energized and ready to learn and grow each day. You will also be responsible for keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly. Additionally, cooks are welcomed and valued if they are interested in spending time in the classroom, which provides a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with children by supporting teachers and engaging in classroom activities. This role contributes to creating a warm, supportive environment for all and offers exceptional opportunities for career growth in early childhood education, competitive pay, and benefits.

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

• 1+ years of food preparation experience
• ServSafe Food Handler certification
• Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Ensure children are energized and ready to learn and grow each day through attention to nutrition and food safety
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly
• Spend time in the classroom, supporting teachers and engaging in classroom activities (optional)

Benefits

• Generous child care discount to ALL employees
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match
• Opportunities for professional development
• Paid time off and holidays (for Full-time staff)
• Health insurance (for Full-time staff)
• Dental insurance (for Full-time staff)
• Vision insurance (for Full-time staff)
• $10,000 of company-paid life insurance (for Full-time staff)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees