Food Service Teacher - Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Preschool Cook / Childcare Food Service Teacher (Chef)
Primrose School of West Woods – Arvada, CO 80007

Pay: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Primrose School of West Woods is hiring a Preschool Cook / Childcare Chef / Food Service Teacher to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children ages Infant through Elementary School.

This is a stable, year-round position in a licensed early childhood education center.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Flexible Schedule

• Professional Growth Opportunities

• Supportive Leadership Team

• Positive, Team-Oriented Culture

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks according to the approved school menu

• Maintain strict allergy awareness and accommodate food restrictions

• Ensure compliance with nut-free policies and food safety standards

• Check food labels upon delivery for licensing compliance

• Follow portion control guidelines

• Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule

• Assist with food ordering and inventory management

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen

• Follow all Colorado child care licensing regulations

• Attend required staff meetings and training

Qualifications

• Must meet Colorado child care and food service regulatory requirements

• Experience as a cook, kitchen manager, cafeteria cook, or childcare cook preferred

• Experience in quantity food preparation preferred

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

• Reliable and punctual

About Us

Primrose School of West Woods is an accredited private preschool offering year-round early childhood education programs. We serve children from infants through school age in a safe, nurturing environment.

We are part of the Primrose Schools mission to build a brighter future for all children.

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday (Day Shift)

Work Location: In person – Arvada, CO 80007