Co-Chef, School Kitchen – Healthy Meals for Little Learners

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

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.