Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge located at 2998 Ridge View Drive Erie, CO 80516 is in search of a Food Service Teacher (Chef) who can prepare delicious, nutritious food. The hours are from 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge 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 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 Erie at Vista Ridge. 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 Erie at Vista Ridge 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

MLBC2023

Hourly compensation based on experience and education: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour