Preschool Chef

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Flexible schedule

No nights and weekends!

We are looking for a Preschool Chef to join our team today. If you have food experience and enjoy working with children, we’d love to talk to you! Click apply now to jumpstart your career today!

Benefits of working at a Goddard School:

Your well-being is important to us! Our school offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, as well as childcare discounts.

Your professional development is prioritized! IACET accredits our own Goddard Systems University to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, our school offers CDA credentials and provides tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within, allowing you to continue growing your career with us.

You will be a part of a supportive team! We work together as a team!

We recognize our staff! We offer recognition programs throughout the year.

Responsibilities of the Preschool Chef:

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

Understands and follows 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

Assist with other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available

Attend and participate in staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested

Inform the Operations Director of any necessary kitchen-related information

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.

Have you been searching for a career that allows you to utilize your experience and creativity to impact children's lives positively? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities, filled with passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that enables every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner, prepared for success in school and life.

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system in operation for 35 years, we are the premier spot for early childhood learning, serving children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. 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.