Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Come join our growing team! Primrose School of Midlothian Village located at 13801 Village Place Drive, Midlothian, Virginia is in search of an Assistant Food Service Teacher (Chef) who can prepare delicious, nutritious food. We are proud to have remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic initially serving the children of essential workers in Virginia. We kept our employees working during this challenging time.

Primrose School of Midlothian Village is a family-owned, 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. Primrose Schools are consistently voted "best childcare" in Richmond.

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 Midlothian Village. Checks all food labels upon receipt to ensure compliance with this requirement

Follows the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Food Service Manager

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

Assists with preparation of monthly kitchen budgets and adheres thereto

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 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

We are seeking an enthusiastic chef who wants to make a difference and put their talents to use.

We appreciate our amazing staff and offer:

competitive hourly wage; $12 to $14 per hour depending on background and experience

childcare discounts;

paid time off and paid holidays;

401(k);

health and dental insurance benefits;

bonus plans; and

a supportive Leadership Team committed to your personal and professional growth.

There are several independently owned Primrose Schools in metro-Richmond. Primrose School of Midlothian Village is located at 13801 Village Place Drive, Midlothian, VA 23114. Our number is 804-378-8773. Call to schedule and interview or come by today to complete an application.

Primrose School of Midlothian Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.