Food Service Teacher (Cook)
Primrose Schools ®
Urbandale, IA, US
Full-time
Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Primrose School of Urbandale located at 12001 Hickman Rd West Des Moines, IA 50323 is in search of a Food Service Teacher (Chef) who can prepare delicious, nutritious food.
Primrose School of Urbandale is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience.
We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age. 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 Urbandale.
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 Urbandale 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
- 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
4 days ago