Food Service Teacher (Chef)

Food Service Teacher (Chef)Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Primrose School of Bel Air located at 2219 Old Emmorton Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015 is in search of a Food Service Teacher (Chef) who can prepare delicious, nutritious food. Primrose School of Bel Air 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 restrictionsEnsures 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 Bel Air. Checks all food labels upon receipt to ensure compliance with this requirementFollows the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the DirectorFollows portion control standards for lunch and snacks in preparationsIs adaptable and implements changes in menus, if instructed to do soEnsures that each meal is ready to be served when scheduledAssists with ordering food and is able to calculate the amount neededMaintains an orderly, clean and safe kitchen area at all times, including the proper maintenance of equipmentAttends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functionsMaintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Bel Air Employee HandbookAssists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessaryDesired Skills and Experience:Must meet basic requirements of local child care and food service regulatory agenciesAbility to relate positively to young children is essentialPrevious experience in quantity food preparation is preferredServsafe Certified preferredHACCP Knowledge preferredMust 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 situationsCompensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Primrose Schools