Kitchen Support Teacher
About The Position
Is there a limit to what you can achieve when you are surrounded by a team of people who believe in you? Here at the Primrose Schools of Candelas we have faith in our team members and challenge them to simply embody the attitude that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. If you want to work for a company that is wholeheartedly committed to a powerful vision while acknowledging each individual employee’s uniqueness and contribution, here’s your opportunity. We are located in Arvada, Colorado. Primrose School at Candelas is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary school age. We are seeking an energetic, fun individual for a Kitchen support teacher. Make an impact! As a Support Teacher with Kitchen experience you will: Support classroom staff as needed for various age groups. Ensure food allergies and food restrictions are strictly followed. This includes reviewing and monitoring food labels and ensuring the service area is free of nuts, nut products, or food items that have been processed in a facility that also processes nut products. Follow food safety guidelines and hygiene requirements by keeping an orderly, clean, and safe kitchen, including proper maintenance of equipment. Follow portion control standards and the planned daily menu, implementing changes to the menu when necessary. Ensure that meals are ready by the scheduled times. Assist in food ordering and inventory control.
Requirements
- Must pass all required background checks
- Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, bending, and crouching
Nice To Haves
- Food handling/safety certification (preferred).
- Child Development Associate certification (preferred).
- Previous experience in quantity food production (preferred).
- Ability to relate positively to young children.
- Has flexibility with work schedule and classroom assignments.
- Holds passion and respect for young children.
Responsibilities
- Support classroom staff as needed for various age groups.
- Ensure food allergies and food restrictions are strictly followed.
- Reviewing and monitoring food labels
- Ensuring the service area is free of nuts, nut products, or food items that have been processed in a facility that also processes nut products.
- Follow food safety guidelines and hygiene requirements by keeping an orderly, clean, and safe kitchen, including proper maintenance of equipment.
- Follow portion control standards and the planned daily menu, implementing changes to the menu when necessary.
- Ensure that meals are ready by the scheduled times.
- Assist in food ordering and inventory control.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Hours
- Sign on bonus
- Professional Development with tuition assistance
- Paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and holiday pay
- Health insurance
- Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance
- Reduced child tuition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
