School Kitchen Hero: Full-Time Chef & Cleaner

The TEA Center; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The T.E.A. Center is seeking a School Chef & Cleaner to feed children and keep spaces spotless in a warm, welcoming environment. This full-time role combines cooking nutritious meals with cleaning duties, prioritizing safety and hygiene.

You will prepare child-friendly meals, maintain clean kitchens and classrooms, and follow sanitation protocols while supporting a positive, healthy learning atmosphere for young students.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or cleaning is a plus.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, child-friendly meals and snacks.
• Keep food preparation areas clean and follow sanitation procedures.
• Clean classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas.
• Sanitize surfaces and manage waste to keep spaces hygienic.
• Be mindful of children's allergies and dietary needs.
• Help create a healthy learning environment where children can learn and grow.

Skills

Cooking

Cleaning

Food safety

Detail-oriented

Job description

The T.E.A. Center is seeking a School Chef & Cleaner to feed children and keep spaces spotless in a warm, welcoming environment. This full-time role combines cooking nutritious meals with cleaning duties, prioritizing safety and hygiene.

You will prepare child-friendly meals, maintain clean kitchens and classrooms, and follow sanitation protocols while supporting a positive, healthy learning atmosphere for young students.