School Kitchen Team Member - No Weekends, Great Benefits

The Gardner School; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance +…

401k Retirement Plan with Employer…

Childcare tuition discount

PTO, plus your birthday and holidays…

Competitive Wages

No late nights or weekends

Job summary

The Gardner School of Franklin is hiring a School Kitchen Staff to support our state‑of‑the‑art preschool. You’ll prepare meals, manage inventories, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen while following approved menus and allergy guidelines.

This full‑time role offers competitive pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401k with employer match, and a supportive team focused on excellent child care without late nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current SafeServe certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must enjoy working with young children.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Confirm weekly menus with school director
• Adhere to the school’s budgetary needs
• Maintain inventory and complete weekly food and supply orders
• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperature
• Maintain a clean, sanitized and organized kitchen area
• Dishwashing
• Follow food state and federal safety, sanitation and nutrition guidelines
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Help in classrooms and other areas for short periods of time as needed
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Must have dietary allergy knowledge

Skills

Allergy knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Large volume cooking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SafeServe certification

Job description

The Gardner School of Franklin is hiring a School Kitchen Staff to support our state‑of‑the‑art preschool. You’ll prepare meals, manage inventories, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen while following approved menus and allergy guidelines.

This full‑time role offers competitive pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401k with employer match, and a supportive team focused on excellent child care without late nights or weekends.