CoChef Food Service Teacher

Primrose School of Austin at Mueller; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose School of Austin at Mueller is seeking a Co-Chef to join our kitchen team and support the preparation of nutritious meals for young learners. You’ll collaborate with another chef to plan menus, ensure safety, and maintain accurate inventory while upholding our health standards.

You’ll play a key role in delivering meals that fuel growth and curiosity, with focus on allergies, portioning, and food safety in a busy school environment.

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

• 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

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Inventory management

Catering operations

Dietary requirements knowledge

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.