School Chef & Food Service Coordinator

Primrose School of Old Bridge; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Competitive salary

Job summary

Primrose School of Old Bridge is seeking a dependable, organized School Chef & Food Service Coordinator to join our team. This part-time role focuses on simple food preparation, coordinating daily meal service, inventory management, and supporting smooth school operations.

We value a clean, organized kitchen, safe food handling, and collaboration with teachers and leadership to provide nutritious meals for young children. Catering lunches are provided daily, and extensive cooking is not required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, school kitchens, childcare, or a similar environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow routines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and food allergies.
• Dependable, punctual, flexible, and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school leadership.
• Must meet applicable childcare licensing and background-check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve simple breakfast and snack items.
• Receive, organize, and distribute catered lunches to classrooms daily.
• Prepare and distribute morning and afternoon snacks according to the school's menu and schedule.
• Occasionally bake or prepare special treats for classroom activities, celebrations, and school events.
• Maintain awareness of children's food allergies, dietary restrictions, and individual meal requirements to ensure safe food preparation and distribution.
• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized kitchen and food preparation area.
• Monitor food inventory and ensure adequate supplies are always available.
• Place and manage orders for food, snacks, and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain inventory of disposable supplies, including plates, cups, napkins, utensils, and other essentials.
• Receive deliveries, organize storage areas, and monitor expiration dates.
• Help minimize food waste and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist with light housekeeping responsibilities during available downtime, including washing, drying, folding, and organizing classroom laundry.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization in shared school areas.
• Provide general operational support to teachers and school leadership as needed.
• Perform other reasonable school support duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational

Time management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Competitive salary

Job Type:

Part-Time | Monday–Friday

Schedule: Approximately 7:15 AM–2:15 PM (flexible start time between 7:15–7:30 AM)

Hours: Approximately 30–35 hours per week, depending on scheduled breaks

Join Our Primrose Family!

Primrose School of Old Bridge is seeking a dependable, organized, and enthusiastic School Chef & Food Service Coordinator to join our team!

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a school environment, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and understands the importance of providing safe, nutritious meals and snacks to young children.

Our school receives catered lunches daily, so extensive cooking is not required.

This role primarily focuses on simple food preparation, coordinating daily meal service, managing inventory and supplies, and supporting the smooth operation of our school.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Meal Service

• Prepare and serve simple breakfast and snack items
• Receive, organize, and distribute catered lunches to classrooms daily.
• Prepare and distribute morning and afternoon snacks according to the school's menu and schedule.
• Occasionally bake or prepare special treats for classroom activities, celebrations, and school events.
• Maintain awareness of children's food allergies, dietary restrictions, and individual meal requirements to ensure safe food preparation and distribution.
• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.

Kitchen Organization & Inventory

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized kitchen and food preparation area.
• Monitor food inventory and ensure adequate supplies are always available.
• Place and manage orders for food, snacks, and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain inventory of disposable supplies, including plates, cups, napkins, utensils, and other essentials.
• Receive deliveries, organize storage areas, and monitor expiration dates.
• Help minimize food waste and maintain efficient kitchen operations.

School Support & Light Housekeeping

• Assist with light housekeeping responsibilities during available downtime, including washing, drying, folding, and organizing classroom laundry (sheets, blankets, bibs)
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization in shared school areas.
• Provide general operational support to teachers and school leadership as needed.
• Perform other reasonable school support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, school kitchens, childcare, or a similar environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow routines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and food allergies.
• Dependable, punctual, flexible, and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school leadership.
• Must meet applicable childcare licensing and background-check requirements.

Why Join Primrose?

At Primrose School of Old Bridge, every team member plays an important role in creating a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for our children.

We offer a friendly, supportive, and team-oriented workplace where your contributions make a meaningful difference every day.

If you're organized, reliable, take initiative, and enjoy being part of a school community, we'd love to hear from you!