Cook/Dishwasher

Job description

Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Come join our growing team! Primrose School of Avon is in search of a Food Service Manager (Chef) who can prepare delicious, nutritious food.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains a keen awareness of children that have allergies and food restrictions. Offers substitute items to children who may be allergic or have other food restrictions

• Ensures food service area and food is free of nuts, nut products or food items that have been processed in a facility that also processes nut products according to the policies and procedures of the Primrose School of Avon. Checks all food labels upon receipt to ensure compliance with this requirement

• Follows the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Director

• Follows portion control standards for lunch and snacks in preparations

• Is adaptable and implements changes in menus, if instructed to do so

• Ensures that each meal is ready to be served when scheduled

• Assists with ordering food and is able to calculate the amount needed

• Assists with preparation of monthly kitchen budgets and adheres thereto

• Maintains an orderly, clean and safe kitchen area at all times, including the proper maintenance of equipment

• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions

• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Employee Handbook

• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary

Desired skills and experience:

• Must meet basic requirements of local child care and food service regulatory agencies

• Ability to relate positively to young children is essential

• Previous experience in quantity food preparation is preferred

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

• A Servsafe Certificate is required

We are seeking an enthusiastic chef who wants to make a difference and put their talents to use.

MLBC2023