School Chef: Nutritious, Allergen-Aware Meals

The Learning Experience - Westminster; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Westminster is seeking a dedicated School Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children in our Colorado center. You will plan, cook, and serve healthy options daily, while ensuring safe handling and allergy tracking.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, 1+ year cooking experience, and a food handling certificate (or ability to obtain within 90 days). Lifting up to 25 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety, and communicate any identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly.
• Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Meal planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Learning Experience - Westminster is seeking a dedicated School Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children in our Colorado center. You will plan, cook, and serve healthy options daily, while ensuring safe handling and allergy tracking.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, 1+ year cooking experience, and a food handling certificate (or ability to obtain within 90 days). Lifting up to 25 lbs is required.