Food Service Teacher - School Chef

Goal: To prepare and serve healthy snacks and meals to students and staff while managing food orders and costs to meet budget and minimize waste.

Qualifications:

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency, including ability to pass background check
• Previous experience in catering or professional cooking in a childcare center, senior living, or restaurant preferred
• Food manager certification preferred, if not, ability to obtain food manager certification

Skillsets:

• Coachable and able to coach
• Competent and confident
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High integrity
• Good listening and follow-up skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and advice
• Able to work with others harmoniously
• High coping capabilities
• Solution and detail-oriented
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling food orders and food preparation and of children for potential emergency situations.
• Prepare weekly menus following Primrose-approved menu choices.
• Complete food order in a timely fashion, managing budget, food waste, and storage.
• Order paper goods for the school, including plates, utensils, toilet paper and paper towels.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Implement safe storage of food products, including labeling.
• Respond quickly to emergencies or safety issues involving children or coworkers.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, including sanitation and hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with other staff members and administrators to ensure the well-being of children.
• Prepare safe and nutritious alternative meal and snack options for children with dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Meet basic requirements of child licensing and other regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall food service at the school, including preparing and serving breakfast, snacks and lunch.
• Prepare meals and snacks for school special events as needed.
• Wash dishes and maintain a clean kitchen daily.
• Oversee overall kitchen function.
• Prepare menu weekly using Primrose-approved menu options and considering individual needs of the students at the school, including dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Prepare and submit food order on time.
• Observe all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Aliana and the local, state or national regulatory agencies and health department pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
• Maintain overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Aliana Employee Handbook.
• Assist in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Reports to: Director or designee

Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in catering or professional cooking in a childcare or senior living center?

Experience:

• cooking in childcare setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Management Certification (Preferred)
• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person