Child Care Assistant Cook

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Lincoln, NE

6d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Kitchen Support at Bright Horizons, you will support the Chef in promoting the health and well-being of children by helping prepare nutritious meals and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment. Join a team where your contributions matter and where you are supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference 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 with a high school diploma or GED is required
• Having or obtaining a food handler certification within 30 days of hire is required

Nice To Haves

• Course work or certification in Nutrition is preferred
• Food service experience in a childcare center, school cafeteria, commercial kitchen, or high‑volume food service setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks according to health guidelines, portion sizes, and any dietary or allergy requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by following food safety, allergy‑management, sanitation, and health procedures.
• Support the cook/chef by organizing supplies, stocking food items, and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently throughout the day
• Ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen by washing dishes, mopping floors, and regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

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