Cook, Child Care Center

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Wake Forest, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook at Bright Horizons at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem, NC. As a Cook with Bright Horizons, you’ll work cooperatively with a second Cook to plan menus, prepare morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack for approximately 250 children, and order inventory as you make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and staff! This role is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from approximately 8:00am to 4:00pm, and the hourly pay rate starts between $16.00 and $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
• At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED required
• Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required
• Food service/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations (or a plan to complete those requirements with support of the center) required

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED