Child Care Cook

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Fort Collins, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Direct and oversee the operations of the kitchen including menu development, meal preparation, and inventory ordering. You’ll do rewarding work then receive big smiles and enthusiastic goodbye waves from little ones at the end of each day.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18 years of age (21 years if responsible for driving a van) with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required
• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
• If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center.
• Frequently lift or move average weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants (10 to 40 lbs.); occasionally move or lift average weight (10 to 40 lbs.) in awkward or difficult position; and rarely lift heavy weights (over 40 lbs.)
• May be required to stand up for 95% of the day
• Able to physically and mentally react immediately to unexpected circumstances
• Seek assistance to perform physical demands of the job if necessary, i.e., lifting or moving heavy weights

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff
• Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed
• Manage all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

What This Job Offers

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