School Kitchen Specialist — Allergen-Safe Meals, 10-Month

Greenwich Country Day School; Greenwich (CT); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

10-month schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Cook to start immediately with hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This full-time, 10-month/year role requires availability for evenings and weekend events and offers a competitive benefits package.

You will prepare meals for hundreds of students and staff in a state-of-the-art kitchen, emphasizing allergen-safe prep and diverse cuisines. We pride ourselves on serving high-quality school food in Connecticut and providing a supportive,

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in schools, hotels, restaurants, and/or catering.
• ServSafe Allergen Certification, AllerTrain K-12, or state-level Child Nutrition Special Diets credentials
• Ability to lift 25-50+ pounds and stand for long stretches of time
• Proficient in food preparation, cooking techniques, and portion control
• Previous experience in a school or institutional culinary setting is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, maintain a clean workstation, and manage time efficiently
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines
• Willingness to offer and accept constructive criticism for the overall improvement of the team
• Ability to understand both written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to work well under pressure and with the time constraints of a busy commercial kitchen

Responsabilidades

• Managing allergen-safe prep areas, executing strict cross-contamination protocols, substituting ingredients to maintain meal appeal for picky/sensory-sensitive eaters, and following medical dietary request forms.
• Supporting general line production, main menu prep, batch cooking, and station breakdown during non-peak special diet prep hours.
• Follow all safety protocols with regard to proper sanitizing and food allergies
• Producing items for the hot entree of the day, as well as preparing for events
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Conocimientos

School dining experience

Food preparation

Allergen management

Cross-contamination protocols

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Cook to start immediately with hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This full-time, 10-month/year role requires availability for evenings and weekend events and offers a competitive benefits package.

You will prepare meals for hundreds of students and staff in a state-of-the-art kitchen, emphasizing allergen-safe prep and diverse cuisines. We pride ourselves on serving high-quality school food in Connecticut and providing a supportive,