School Kitchen & Facilities Specialist

Primrose School of Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Primrose School of Manhattan at East 82nd Street is seeking a School Kitchen & Facilities Assistant to support both our kitchen and operations teams, providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children and staff daily. The role offers a steady Monday–Friday schedule (10:00 AM–6:30 PM) with no nights, weekends, or holidays, starting at $22/hour based on experience and education.

Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• NY Food Protection Certification (Food Handler’s Certificate) required.
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with plating and delivering nutritious meals to classrooms and staff.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization; wash dishes as needed.
• Check food deliveries, restock supplies, and ensure all items meet safety standards.
• Step in to support kitchen operations when the Chef is out.
• Partner with the Facilities Coordinator to keep the building safe and well-stocked.
• Refill consumables and complete daily safety checks.
• Maintain organization in the laundry room and assist with laundry rotation.
• Cover the front desk, greet families, and answer phones as needed.
• Assist teachers during lunch and break periods.
• Help with light administrative duties such as copying, filing, or setting up materials.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handler's Certificate

CPR / First Aid Certification

Job description

Primrose School of Manhattan at East 82nd Street is seeking a School Kitchen & Facilities Assistant to support both our kitchen and operations teams, providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children and staff daily. The role offers a steady Monday–Friday schedule (10:00 AM–6:30 PM) with no nights, weekends, or holidays, starting at $22/hour based on experience and education.

Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.