Cook

As a **Cook at Bright Horizons** , you will plan and prepare nutritious, family‑style meals that support children’s health, growth, and learning. Each day, your care in the kitchen will create a warm, predictable routine for children, educators, and center staff. From simmering soups to perfectly portioned plates, your work will fuel growing minds. Join a team where your contributions matter and where you are supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference each day. Bright Horizons at **Moffitt Child Development Center** is now hiring a Cook. **Role** : Cook (warming kitchen only - portioning, serving, sanitation and food restriction management) **Schedule** : 8:00am - 3:00pm, Full time with a 30 minute daily lunch break **Compensation*** : $15.00 - $17.00 per hour, offering comprehensive benefits **Responsibilities:** * Following approved menus, nutritional guidelines, and daily attendance counts. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by following food safety, allergy‑management, sanitation, and health procedures. * Manage food and supply inventory, place orders through approved vendors, and partner with center staff to support smooth daily meal service. **Qualifications:** 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** * 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 highly preferred** * Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the worl