School Chef

The Gardner School; La Grange Park (IL); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Employer

Childcare tuition discount

PTO, plus holidays off

Zusammenfassung

The Gardner School in LaGrange Park, IL is seeking a School Chef to manage the preschool kitchen, plan weekly menus with the director, and prepare meals that meet nutrition guidelines. You will ensure food safety, quality, and timely service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a clean and compliant kitchen.

Responsibilities include inventory, ordering, and collaboration with staff; knowledge of dietary allergies is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations.
• Proficient in various cooking techniques and methods.
• Experience with menu planning and meal preparation.

Aufgaben

• Confirm weekly menus with school director.
• Adhere to budgetary needs.
• Maintain inventory and process weekly food and supply orders.
• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus.
• Ensure food is cooked and served at correct temperatures.
• Keep kitchen area clean, sanitized and organized.
• Perform dishwashing and related cleaning tasks.
• Follow state and federal safety, sanitation and nutrition guidelines.
• Assist in classrooms as needed and attend to occasional requests.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability.
• Have knowledge of dietary allergies.

Kenntnisse

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Cooking techniques

Menu planning

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

SafeServe certification

Jobbeschreibung

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.We're Hiring! Join our team as a School Chef position at The Gardner School of LaGrange Park!We have an exciting opportunity for a School Chef position working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of LaGrange Park, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.Perks of Working with Us:Competitive Pay: The starting pay range for this position is $18.00-$20.00, based on experience and qualifications. The range reflects the good-faith compensation range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, education, geographic location, and other business-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance + other benefits to fit your unique needs.401k Retirement Plan with Employer match.Childcare tuition discount for toddlers and up.PTO, plus holidays off!No late nights or weekends.What You’ll Be Doing:Confirm weekly menus with school directorAdhere to the school's budgetary needsMaintain inventory and complete weekly food and supply ordersPrepare and cook meals according to approved menusEnsure food is cooked and served at the correct temperatureMaintain a clean, sanitized and organized kitchen areaDishwashingFollow food state and federal safety, sanitation and nutrition guidelinesPerform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodationHelp in classrooms and other areas for short periods of time as neededRegular and reliable attendanceMust have dietary allergy knowledgeWhat You’ll Need to be Successful:Strong knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations.Previous experience in food preparation and cooking, including large volume cooking.Proficient in various cooking techniques and methods.Experience with menu planning and meal preparation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Effective time management and multitasking abilities.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Physical ability to bend, squat, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods.What You’ll Need to Qualify:High School diploma or equivalentCurrent SafeServe certification, or willingness to obtainPossess a valid driver's licenseMust enjoy working with young childrenMust be able to pass a criminal background checkEligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipKnowledge of food safety regulations and guidelinesThe Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.