Cook, Child Care Center

Bright Horizons

Last Updated: 8/26/2025 2:18:35 AM

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Current Days Open
50
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$15.87 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$19.50 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
31
First Seen
7/8/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$15.87 (Hourly)
8/26/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$19.50 (Hourly)
8/26/2025

Full Job Description

Child Care Center Cook Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook at Bright Horizons with Arthrex Academy in Pendleton, SC. Youll plan menus, prepare meals, and order inventory as you make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and staff. 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 permit or license per state regulations Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $15.87 and $19.50. 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. 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 FORTUNEs 100 Best Companies to Work For. Apply today! Life at Bright Horizons: Our people are the heart of our company. Because were as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us. 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. Passion, Potential, and Possibilities All three await you in a Bright Horizons® career. Whether you work in one of our child care centers, a corporate office, or a familys home, youll be part of a company named 20 times as one of FORTUNEs 100 Best Companies to Work For. Join a team driven to make a difference, one child, one family, and one organization at a time. Come build a brighter future with us.

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