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Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? The nation’s leader in early education and care, Primrose School of West Plymouth is in search of a School Chef who can prepare delicious, nutritious food five days a week (no weekends and no nights required). EOE.
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 West Plymouth, 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
Must have current ServSafe certification
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 West Plymouth. Checks all food labels upon receipt to ensure compliance with this requirement
Follows the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Owner
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 West Plymouth Employee Handbook
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