Food Service Kitchen Aide/Assistant Chef -Part Time

Cooper Norcross Health; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose School of Cooper City is seeking a Food Service Teacher (Chef) to prepare nutritious meals for children in a private preschool setting. The role requires adherence to allergy policies, proper food labeling, and cooperation with the Director on daily menus.

The candidate should have child care experience, the ability to relate to young children, and a valid staff credential. Lifting up to 35 lbs and a valid driver’s license are desirable assets.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care and food service regulatory agencies.
• Must have experience in child care setting.
• Ability to relate positively to young children is essential.
• Previous experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in relation to handling children.

Responsibilities

• Maintains awareness of children with allergies and food restrictions; offers substitutes.
• Ensures food service area is nut-free and complies with labelling policies.
• Follows daily menu prepared with the Director.
• Follows portion control standards for meals and snacks.
• Adapts menus as instructed and ensures meals are ready on schedule.
• Assists with ordering food and local shopping when possible.

Skills

Allergy awareness

Child care experience

Relate to children

Adaptability

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Driver's license

Education

Staff Credential

Job description

Do you love to cook healthy meals? Do you have experience working for Children? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Primrose School of Cooper City located at 8447 Sheridan Street, Cooper City, FL 33024, is in search of a Food Service Teacher (Chef) who can prepare delicious, nutritious food. Primrose School of Cooper City is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains a keen awareness of children that have allergies and food restrictions. Offers substitute items to children who may be allergic or have other food restrictions
• Ensures food service area and food is free of nuts, nut products or food items that have been processed in a facility that also processes nut products according to the policies and procedures of the Primrose School of Cooper City. Checks all food labels upon receipt to ensure compliance with this requirement
• Follows the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Director
• Follows portion control standards for lunch and snacks in preparations
• Is adaptable and implements changes in menus, if instructed to do so
• Ensures that each meal is ready to be served when scheduled
• Assists with ordering food and shopping local, an occasional possibility, and is able to calculate the amount needed
• Maintains an orderly, clean and safe kitchen area at all times, including the proper maintenance of equipment
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Cooper City Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary

Desired skills and experience:

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care and food service regulatory agencies
• Must have experience in child care setting
• Ability to relate positively to young children is essential
• Previous experience in quantity food preparation is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Has a valid and up to date Staff Credential

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.