Build a brighter future for all children.

As the Preschool Chef, you’ll prepare delicious, nutritious food that helps fuel children as they explore, play and develop a lifelong love of learning. Your dedication to quality will ensure we deliver on our mission of bringing the best and most trusted early childhood education and care to the families we serve.

Shift will be 6:30am to 3:30pm

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 Johns Creek Northwest. 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 Johns Creek Northwest 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

Let’s talk about building a brighter future together.