Bright Horizons
Cook
Join our Bright Horizons family as a
Cook , where your cooking talents and kitchen management skills will make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff at our Bright Horizons- Edward Zorinsky location in Omaha NE. Working hours are from 7am-1pm.
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
Lead in planning and preparing nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.
Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
Lead 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:
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 preferred
Food service/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations 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 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 https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. 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 $16.00 - $17.00 per hour.
Benefits
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
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Education Administration Programs
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Cook , where your cooking talents and kitchen management skills will make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff at our Bright Horizons- Edward Zorinsky location in Omaha NE. Working hours are from 7am-1pm.
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
Lead in planning and preparing nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.
Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
Lead 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:
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 preferred
Food service/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations 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 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 https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. 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 $16.00 - $17.00 per hour.
Benefits
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
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Education Administration Programs
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