Child Care Center Cook

Company: BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Center: Manchester, CT

Pay Range: $16.94 – $18.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

BrightPath Kids is part of the Busy Bees global childcare community, offering competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

Responsibilities

As a Center Cook, you will fuel young minds and bodies by preparing healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You’ll focus on nutrition and food safety to keep children energized and ready to learn and grow. You will also keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly.

In addition to the kitchen role, cooks who are interested in time spent in the classroom are welcome. This allows you to build meaningful connections with the children by supporting teachers and engaging in classroom activities. While not required, presence in both the kitchen and classroom helps create a warm, supportive environment for all.

If you love preparing nutritious meals and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

  • We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment
  • All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program with company match
  • Opportunities for professional development to support long-term career goals
  • Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in the first year
  • Full-time staff receive 7 paid holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred
  • ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred
  • CACFP (Child and Adult Food Care Program) experience preferred
  • Ability to work within regular operating hours
  • Must meet state criteria for child care employment

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Posted: June 4th, 2026