Child Care Cook at Bright Horizons

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Kitchen Management, Menu Planning, Meal Preparation, Inventory Management, Sanitation Compliance, Child Care Experience, Physical Stamina

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook at 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. Direct and oversee the operations of the kitchen including menu development, meal preparation, and inventory ordering. You’ll do rewarding work then receive big smiles and enthusiastic goodbye waves from little ones at the end of each day. Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications: Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18 years of age (21 years if responsible for driving a van) with a high school diploma or GED is required Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center. Frequently lift or move average weight as in lifting, carrying, and holding children and infants (10 to 40 lbs.); occasionally move or lift average weight (10 to 40 lbs.) in awkward or difficult position; and rarely lift heavy weights (over 40 lbs.) May be required to stand up for 95% of the day Able to physically and mentally react immediately to unexpected circumstances Seek assistance to perform physical demands of the job if necessary, i.e., lifting or moving heavy weights Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between 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 Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until 3/31/26. #JK 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.

Responsibilities

The Cook will plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff while managing kitchen operations. This includes overseeing menu development, meal preparation, and inventory ordering.