Food Service Teacher - School Chef
Full Time • Richmond
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Role: Food Service Teacher - School Chef at Primrose School of Aliana - 11225 Markdow Road Richmond, TX 77407
Opening Fall 2025.
Goal: To prepare and serve healthy snacks and meals to students and staff while managing food orders and costs to meet budget and minimize waste.
Opening Fall 2025.
Goal: To prepare and serve healthy snacks and meals to students and staff while managing food orders and costs to meet budget and minimize waste.
Qualifications:
- Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency, including ability to pass background check
- Previous experience in catering or professional cooking in a childcare center, senior living, or restaurant preferred
- Food manager certification preferred, if not, ability to obtain food manager certification
Essential Job Functions:
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling food orders and food preparation and of children for potential emergency situations
- Prepare weekly menus following Primrose-approved menu choices.
- Complete food order in a timely fashion, managing budget, food waste, and storage.
- Order paper goods for the school, including plates, utensils, toilet paper and paper towels.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
- Implement safe storage of food products, including labeling
- Respond quickly to emergencies or safety issues involving children or coworkers.
- Follow health and safety guidelines, including sanitation and hygiene practices.
- Collaborate with other staff members and administrators to ensure the well-being of children.
- Prepare safe and nutritious alternative meal and snack options for children with dietary restrictions and allergies
- Meet basic requirements of child licensing and other regulatory agencies.
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
Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for the overall food service at the school, including preparing and serving breakfast, snacks and lunch.
- Prepare meals and snacks for school special events as needed.
- Wash dishes and maintain a clean kitchen daily.
- Oversee overall kitchen function.
- Prepare menu weekly using Primrose-approved menu options and considering individual needs of the students at the school, including dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Prepare and submit food order on time.
- Observe all rules and regulations at Primrose School of Aliana and the local, state or national regulatory agencies and health department pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
- Attend all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions.
- Maintain overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Primrose School of Aliana Employee Handbook
- Assist in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.
Reports to: Director or Designee
Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Compensation: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
As a preschool teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.
INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM
Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach - an exclusive, research-informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
You'll be part of a team of educators and in-school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children - and your future - as you are.