Co-Chef Food Service Teacher

Primrose School of Austin at Mueller; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose School of Austin at Mueller is seeking a Co-Chef to work with our kitchen team to prepare nutritious, appealing meals for young learners. You will help nurture healthy habits by coordinating with the Director on the daily menu and ensuring safe food handling in a busy school kitchen.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to dietary restrictions, inventory management, and efficient food ordering to support a supportive, caring environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Strong inventory management and organizational skills.
• Experience running food service or catering operations.
• Comfortable collaborating within a shared kitchen leadership team.
• Solid knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with your fellow chef to plan and prepare healthy, appealing meals.
• Maintain careful awareness of children's allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Follow the daily menu developed in collaboration with the Director.
• Assist with food ordering, portioning, and inventory management.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Catering operations

Kitchen leadership

Dietary requirements and food safety

Job description

Be Part of the Beginning of Something Big!

Are you passionate about nurturing healthy habits in young children? As a Co-Chef at Primrose School of Austin at Mueller, you'll work alongside our kitchen team to prepare delicious, nutritious meals that fuel children's growth, curiosity, and love of learning.

At Primrose, you'll find:

• A supportive, collaborative team committed to health and safety
• A joyful, welcoming work environment
• A warm culture that values work-life balance
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity events

As Co-Chef, you'll help nurture a child's first five years by:

• Partnering with your fellow chef to plan and prepare healthy, appealing meals
• Maintaining careful awareness of children's allergies and dietary restrictions
• Following the daily menu developed in collaboration with the Director
• Assisting with food ordering, portioning, and inventory management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen management
• Strong inventory management and organizational skills
• Experience running food service or catering operations
• Comfortable collaborating within a shared kitchen leadership team
• Solid knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety standards

Primrose is where education meets inspiration. If you're passionate about providing top-quality care and nutrition to help children thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in bringing nutritious, joyful meals to little learners every day.