Child Care Center Cook - Peoria

Child Care Center Cook

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cookat 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.

No nights or weekends!

Must be available to work Monday - Friday with preferable hours of 7am - 4pm.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

• Benefits vary based on full-time / part-time status

As a Cook, you will :

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.

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 required

Compensation :

The hourly rate for this position is between $14.00 - $17.50 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits :

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

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

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!

Compensation : $14.00 - $17.50

Life at Bright Horizons :

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference . Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources : Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA ).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.