Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Full Job Description We are seeking a qualified Food Service Teacher with qualified criminal background check letter from the state of North Carolina for our state-of-the-art facility. The applicant must have a genuine love of children and be an energetic, detail-oriented, organized, problem solver with great communication skills. To provide a safe, clean, healthy food service environment, to prepare and deliver food on a timely basis, to develop healthy menus in accordance with the policies and procedures at the Primrose School of South Charlotte, and to assist in the purchasing and maintenance of food and materials needed to promote children’s health and well-being.

About Primrose School of South Charlotte: We are an accredited private preschool that provides a year-round premier educational childcare experience for children from infant through school age. With our Balanced Learning approach, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.

Advantages of being part of the Primrose team include:

The opportunity to make a difference

A working environment in which team members respect one another

A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff

Low student/teacher ratios

Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs

Extensive training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff

Qualifications for Food Service Teacher:

Must have current NC Criminal Background Check. (Please upload with your resume or email a copy to Manager@primrosesouthcharlotte.com)

Must meet basic requirements of local childcare and foodservice regulatory agencies.

ServSafe certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Strong background in safety and NC sanitation compliance.

Ability to relate positively to young children is essential.

Previous experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.

Experience in food and supplies ordering and stock keeping.

Physical Requirements:

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

Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with loading and unloading boxes of goods and unpacking items for storage

Must be able to walk at a brisk pace, indoors and outdoors, multiple times throughout the day, while transporting food, goods, children, or rolling a cart.

Must be able to stand, sit, and bend down or twist at the waist and knees multiple times throughout the day

Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away

Understand and remember verbal communication

Understand and remember written communication

Be able to work and be physically active for at least 8 hours per day

Goal:

Skill Sets:

Coachable

Competent and confident

High integrity

Good listening and follow-up skills

Able to work with others harmoniously

High coping capabilities

Solution and detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent memory

Consistent performance level with marked improvement over time

Computer literate (Email, Microsoft Office)

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 South Charlotte. Checks all food labels upon receipt to ensure compliance with this requirement.

Follows the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Director/Designee.

Follows portion control standards for lunch and snacks.

Is adaptable and implements changes in menus, if instructed to do so.

Ensures that each meal is ready to be served when scheduled.

Orders food and supplies orders based on provided budget.

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 South Charlotte Employee Handbook.

Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Reports to: Director or Designee

Benefits: Competitive Salary, matching 401K (after one year), Paid Vacation and holidays, incentives, tenure bonuses, and childcare discounts.

Primrose School of South Charlotte 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”.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Medical and Dental Insurance (portion paid by Employer)

Holiday Week Off

Birthday off

Free Virtual Consulting Healthcare

85% childcare discounts (for children age 2 and up)

Earned Well time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Flexible Work Schedule

Diverse Work Environment

Staff Member of the Month recognition

Life Insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

COVID-19 Considerations: Fresh Aire" UV lights disinfection system. Weekly cleaning, disinfection and sanitation of our entire building. Strict adherence to school, county/state illness policies and guidelines.

Work Location: One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Company's website: www.primrosesouthcharlotte.com

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely: No