Bright Horizons
Cook
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Cook at Bright Horizons. Skills: Meal preparation, Nutrition guidelines, Inventory management. Plan nutritious meals. Prepare nutritious meals”
Industry & Context.
Pass background checks, Lifting 10 to 40 pounds, Standing for extended periods, Bending, Reaching, Pushing carts, Repetitive kitchen tasks, Repetitive cleaning tasks, Maintain mental alertness, Maintain physical alertness, Respond to emergencies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
18 years of age, High school diploma or GED, Food handler certification within 30 days
Nice to Have
Course work or certification in Nutrition, Food service experience in childcare center, Food service experience in school cafeteria, Food service experience in commercial kitchen, Food service experience in high-volume food service
What You'll Do.
Plan nutritious meals
Prepare nutritious meals
Support children's health
Support children's growth
Support children's learning
Follow approved menus
Follow nutritional guidelines
Follow daily attendance counts
Maintain clean kitchen
Maintain safe kitchen
Maintain organized kitchen
Follow food safety procedures
Follow allergy-management procedures
Follow sanitation procedures
Follow health procedures
Manage food inventory
Manage supply inventory
Place orders through vendors
Partner with center staff
Support daily meal service
Manage food restrictions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with center staff
Full Job Description
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
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