Food Service Teacher /School Chef

Primrose School of Fairfax; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Primrose School of Fairfax is looking for a Food Service Teacher to prepare nutritious meals that fuel children's learning and development. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in food preparation, kitchen management, and dietary knowledge. Responsibilities include nurturing healthy eating habits, maintaining food safety standards, and collaborating on menus. Join a caring team dedicated to creating a joyful work environment while making a positive impact on children's nutrition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Strong skills in inventory management and control.
• Ability to manage food service and catering operations.
• Experience in supervising and leading kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food production.
• Must have food service certificate/SafeServ.

Responsibilities

• Nurture healthy eating habits through nutritious foods.
• Maintain awareness of allergies and food restrictions.
• Follow daily menu prepared in collaboration with the Director.
• Assist with ordering food and calculating amounts needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Inventory management

Supervising kitchen teams

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Food service certificate/SafeServ

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Role: Food Service Teacher - School Chef at Primrose School of Fairfax - 3928 Pender Drive Fairfax, VA 22030

Be a part of the Beginning of Something Big!

Are you eager to make a difference in the health and nutrition of young children? As the Food Service Teacher at Primrose School of Fairfax, you’ll prepare delicious, nutritious food that helps fuel children as they explore, play and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Work Environment

At Primrose School of Fairfax, you’ll find a supportive and caring team that is committed to health and safety, a joyful and welcoming work environment, a warm and caring culture that promotes work-life balance, and opportunities to give back to your local community through charity events.

Key Responsibilities

• Nurture a child’s first five years by encouraging healthy eating habits through delicious and nutritious foods.
• Maintain a keen awareness of children who have allergies and food restrictions.
• Follow the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Director.
• Assist with ordering food and calculating the amount needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Strong skills in inventory management and control.
• Ability to manage food service and catering operations.
• Experience in supervising and leading kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food production.
• Must have food service certificate/SafeServ.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited to embark on an exciting adventure of bringing nutrition to little learners, we want to hear from you!