School Cook / Chef

Company: Primrose School
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

VA-20176-Leesburg

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 Leesburg at Potomac Station, 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 required* 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
. Energetic* Competent and confident* High integrity* Good listening and follow-up skills* Able to work with others harmoniously* High coping capabilities is a must* Solution and detail-oriented* Strong organizational skills is a must* Excellent verbal and written communication skillsResponsibilities:* 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 Leesburg at Potomac Station. 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 Leesburg at Potomac Station. Employee Handbook* Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.
Reports to:


School Director

Employment Start Date:
Immediately






Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Franchise Owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary among Franchise Owners. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. Positions and position titles vary by school.




Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

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