Food Service Teacher (Chef)

About the role

Primrose School of East Edmond, located at 2500 E. 2nd Street Edmond, OK 73034, is an accredited private preschool providing a premier educational child care experience with year‑round programs for children from infant through elementary‑school age. The school offers all necessary training for the Food Service Teacher (Chef) position.

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 East Edmond.
• 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 East Edmond Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that the Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Ability to relate positively to young children is essential.
• Previous experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.