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Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

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.

Benefits :

• Healthcare Benefits : Medical, Dental, and Vision; 50% Employer contribution
• Formal Ongoing Training Program
• Formal On-the-Job Training Program
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Weekends and Evenings off
• Meals on site

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.

• Have the 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 Managerial Servsafe Certificate is required

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

MLBC2023