Preschool Chef

Pay

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources
• Flexible schedule

Requirements

• You will be a part of a supportive team!
• We recognize our staff! We offer recognition programs throughout the year.
• Prepare all meals and snacks following the State of Indiana licensing health standards
• Deliver quality food service; Prepare and present quality snacks, breakfast, and lunches
• Maintain kitchen and related equipment
• Order weekly food and paper supplies
• Keep the Operations Director informed of any necessary kitchen-related information
• Complete timely and accurate documentation following licensing health standards
• Plans nutritious menus and prepares a sufficient quantity of food for the school population
• Understand and follow special food plans for food-allergic children or children with other food service special needs
• Familiarity with proper food conditions and food storage; Ability to understand food cross-contamination needs of food allergic children and ability to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance
• Affirmative action statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, or veteran status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• ServSafe Food Manager Certified
• 2+ years of experience working with children is highly desirable
• 2+ years of institutional cooking experience; 1+ years of experience ordering food and related supplies
• Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions
• Dependable, adaptable, and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

About the Role

This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Skills

• Ability to understand food cross-contamination needs of food allergic children and ability to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating serving portions
• Dependable, adaptable, and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Knowledge of proper food conditions and food storage
• Knowledge of ServSafe Food Manager Certification
• Knowledge of the State of Indiana licensing health standards
• Knowledge of the nutritional needs of children
• Knowledge of the importance of maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Knowledge of the importance of preparing nutritious menus
• Knowledge of the importance of following special food plans for food-allergic children or children with other food service special needs
• Knowledge of the importance of maintaining a positive and supportive team environment
• Knowledge of the importance of providing quality food service
• Knowledge of the importance of preparing and presenting quality snacks, breakfast, and lunches
• Knowledge of the importance of understanding and following special food plans for food-allergic children or children with other food service special needs
• Knowledge of the importance of ordering weekly food and paper supplies
• Knowledge of the importance of keeping the Operations Director informed of any necessary kitchen-related information
• Knowledge of the importance of completing timely and accurate documentation following licensing health standards
• Knowledge of the importance of planning nutritious menus and preparing a sufficient quantity of food for the school population
• Knowledge of the importance of understanding and following special food plans for food-allergic children or children with other food service special needs
• Knowledge of the importance of lifting to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Recognition programs throughout the year
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• CDA credentials
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Information

The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.