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Child Care Cook

Job in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22350, USA
Listing for: Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15.84 - 18.61 USD Hourly USD 15.84 18.61 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook / Chef 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.

Schedule/

Hours:

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Benefits
  • 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
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/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations required

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

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 to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons  policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.84 - $18.61 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.

Life at Bright Horizons:
We are 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. For accessibility assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing the application materials or during the hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at  or  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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