Goal:

To provide a safe, clean, healthy food service environment, to prepare and deliver food on a timely basis, to develop healthy menus in accordance with the policies and procedures at the Primrose School of Harmony, and to assist in the purchasing and maintenance of food and materials needed to promote children’s health and well-being

Qualifications:

· 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

Skill Sets:

· Coachable

· Competent and confident

· High integrity

· Good listening and follow-up skills

· Able to work with others harmoniously

· High coping capabilities

· Solution and detail-oriented

· Strong organizational skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 Harmony. 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.

· 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 Primrose School of Harmony Employee Handbook

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person