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Child Care Center Cook

Part-time

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

Camillus, NYFull-time / Part-time$16–18/hrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16–18/hr
Location
Camillus, NY
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job overview

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care is hiring a Child Care Center Cook. The Center Cook at BrightPath Kids prepares healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, ensuring children are energized and ready to learn. This role emphasizes nutrition and food safety, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Cooks also have the option to spend time in the classroom, supporting teachers and engaging with children.

Key focus areas include Prepare healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, Ensure children are energized and ready to learn and grow, and Maintain a clean, organized, and smoothly running kitchen.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Must Meet State Criteria For Child Care Employment, and Ability To Work Within Regular Operating Hours. Important skills include Food Safety, Kitchen Organization, Collaborative Teamwork, and Food Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food SafetyKitchen OrganizationCollaborative TeamworkFood Preparation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentMeet State Criteria for Child Care Employment1+ Years of Food Preparation ExperienceServSafe Food Handler CertificationChild and Adult Food Care Program Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Center: Camillus, NY

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today!

What will you be doing?

As a Center Cook, you'll play a vital role in fueling young minds and bodies by preparing healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Your attention to nutrition and food safety helps ensure our children are energized and ready to learn and grow each day. You’ll also take pride in keeping our kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly.

In addition to your kitchen role, we welcome and value cooks who are interested in spending time in the classroom. This unique opportunity allows you to build meaningful connections with the children by supporting teachers and engaging in classroom activities. While not required, your presence in both the kitchen and classroom helps create a warm, supportive environment for all.

If you love preparing nutritious meals and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

  • We offer a 60% off child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!

  • All of our staff receive weekly paychecks.

  • All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!

  • We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.

  • Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.

  • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

  • 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred

  • ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred

  • Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) experience preferred

  • Ability to work within regular operating hours

  • Must meet state criteria for child care employment

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

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