Cook

CookAs 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.ResponsibilitiesPlan and prepare balanced, family-style meals and snacks 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.Qualifications18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is requiredHaving or obtaining a food handler certification within 30 days of hire is requiredCourse work or certification in Nutrition is preferredFood service experience in a childcare center, school cafeteria, commercial kitchen, or high-volume food service setting is preferredSuccessful employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and participation in the center's annual drug screening program as a condition of continued employment.Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pmPhysical demands include lifting and carrying food and supplies (typically 10 to 40 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds), standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, pushing carts, and performing repetitive kitchen and cleaning tasks. Employees must maintain mental and physical alertness and be able to respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies.The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.This position requires in-person work in the Memphis, TN area.Compensation: $19.00 - $19.47 / hrBright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave401(k) retirement planLong-term and short-term disability insuranceLife insuranceMoney-saving discounts and financial planning toolsCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramCaregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your familyLearn more 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.