Benefits:

Employee discounts
Paid time off
Training & development

Role: Food Service Teacher - School Chef at Primrose School of West McDonough - 450 Mt. Olive Road Stockbridge, GA 30281

Be a part of the Beginning of Something Big!

Are you a creative and passionate chef who loves cooking nutritious, delicious meals? Do you believe that great food fuels great learning? At Primrose School of West McDonough, we are looking for a dedicated Preschool Chef to bring fresh, healthy, and flavorful meals to our little learners every day.

At Primrose School of West McDonough, you'll find:

A supportive and caring team that is committed to health and safety
A joyful and welcoming work environment
A warm and caring culture that promotes a work-life balance
Opportunities to give back to your local community through charity events

Nurture a child's first five years by:

Planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children ages six weeks through five years (infant through Pre-Kindergarten), at a school with capacity for up to 212 children — including cooking meals from scratch and using fresh fruits and vegetables
Maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child, ensuring all children receive only allowed foods, providing alternatives for allergies or dietary restrictions, and communicating identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery
Following proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures, and maintaining a clean kitchen after preparation and serving of meals
Managing and purchasing all food and paper goods, and keeping inventory records as required by local and state agencies
Complying with all Bright from the Start and ServSafe regulations
Providing excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward parents and children
Working with school leaders and classroom teachers to keep daily mealtime schedules and routines consistent
Providing occasional support in classrooms to help maintain required staff-to-child ratios, as needed

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in food preparation and cooking, preferably in a child care center, elder care or assisted living facility, or K-12 school
Comprehensive criminal background check and drug testing required
Willing and able to obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification, Basic First Aid and CPR, and other Bright from the Start mandated training
Experience in quality and quantity food preparation and inventory control
Knowledge of nutrition, basic food preparation, and food sanitation
A teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, plus standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motion

Primrose School of West McDonough is where education meets inspiration. If you're looking for more than a daycare and you're passionate about providing the highest quality care to help children develop and grow during their first five years, consider a career with us.

Salary Range: $14.00–$18.00 per hour

Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Different schedules available)

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited to embark on an adventure bringing nutrition to little learners, we want to hear from you!

Compensation: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

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Benefits

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

As a preschool teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.

INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM

Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach - an exclusive, research-informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

You'll be part of a team of educators and in-school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children - and your future - as you are.