Preschool Chef

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Join Our Team as a Preschool Chef Nourish Young Minds with Your Culinary Passion!


Are you a creative and passionate Chef who loves cooking nutritious, delicious meals? Do you believe that great food fuels great learning? At the Primrose School of Dunwoody, were looking for a dedicated Preschool Chef to bring fresh, healthy, and flavorful meals to our little learners every day.

This is more than just a kitchen jobits a chance to make a lasting impact on children's health and happiness. If you take pride in crafting meals that are both nutritious and exciting, thrive in a warm and energetic environment, and want to be part of a team that values care and celebrates creativity, wed love to meet you!

CHEF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for 175-200 children (infants through 3rd grade) that meet proper nutritional requirements. Experience cooking meals from scratch and using fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Ensure the safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our private preschool. Ensures all children receive only allowed foods and provides alternatives for children with allergy or dietary restrictions.
• and communicate identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly
• Maintains a clean kitchen after preparation and serving of meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Manage and purchase all food and paper good supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies
• Complies with all Bright from the Start and Serv/Safe regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center
• Work with school leaders and classroom teachers to ensure daily mealtime schedules and routines are consistent

CHEF REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 3 years of experience in food preparation and cooking, preferably in similar environment such as childcare canter, elder care/assisted living, K-12 schools
• Comprehensive criminal background check and drug testing required
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Serv/Safe Certification, Basic First Aid and CPR and other Bright from the Start mandated training.
• Experience in quality and quantity food preparation and inventory control.
• Knowledge of nutrition, basic food preparation and food sanitation
• Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the position in order to offer children and parents consistency
• Possess a teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to build rapport with children, families and peers
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position.

The hours for the Chef are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Ready to bring your culinary skills to a place where they truly matter? Apply today and help us create a joyful and nourishing mealtime experience for our preschoolers!