Childcare Chef

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nest at Greenfield Hill is seeking a full-time Chef to oversee a progressive food program serving organic, local food to young children. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, and staff management, making a significant impact on children's nutrition in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of prior food service management experience.
• Energetic demeanor and strong work ethic required.
• Knowledgeable in whole, healthy food with no short cuts.

Responsibilities

• Create cycle menus and prepare lunch and snacks daily.
• Manage ordering and inventory while mentoring kitchen staff.
• Communicate clearly and promote a positive team environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Planning

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary degree

SERV Safe certification

Job description

Description

The Nest at Greenfield Hill in Fairfield, CT is seeking a full-time Chef for its progressive food program. We serve children (one through six years old) organic, local and whole food daily, Monday through Friday. No nights, no weekends!!

The Chef is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen/cooking and will be responsible for: menu planning, catering special events, service, production, ordering, sanitation, and financial performance.

The Chef must love young children and have a passion for the food that they put into their bodies. The ideal candidate would have abundant nutritional and wellness knowledge, especially associated with children. In addition, this employee will also have great skills: people, planning, organizational, computer, and customer service.

The best candidate will have strong culinary abilities; we do scratch batch cooking and baking using local ingredients, including those from our garden.

Learn more about our dynamic schools at:www.AlphabetAcademyCT.com,http://dailynutmeg.com/2014/02/07/alphabet-academy-happy-meals/andhttp://ediblenutmeg.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/alphabet-academy-teaching-abcs-healthy-eating

What You Will Do

• create cycle menus
• prepare lunch and 2 snacks, daily
• manage ordering and inventory
• mentor and train kitchen staff
• communicate clearly, professionally and effectively
• promote and contribute to a positive team environment
  
  

What You Need

• at least 3 years of prior food service management experience
• must be SERV Safe certified
• knowledgeable in whole, healthy food with no short cuts
• energetic demeanor, team player
• strong work ethic and integrity
• timely responses to communication
• catering experience, a plus
• proficiency with computers
• culinary degree preferred
• strong knife skills
  
  

Join our dynamic team to empower parents and their children to eat and prepare whole, real food every day. By consistentlyfeeding children real food, we have enjoyedimpressiveresults. With your energy, creativity,and passion, you can help nurture our mission!

If you are interested in this opportunity…….

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000-$60,000 per year, based on education and experience

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

The Nest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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