Food Services Manager

Primrose School of Chantilly

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primrose School of Chantilly is looking for a full-time Chef / Food Services Manager to work at our preschool in Chantilly, VA - conveniently located near Highway 28, Route 50 and Centreville Road. Hours to be worked are: 7.00am-4.30pm Mon-Fri. If you love to cook healthy meals and are looking to work in a fun, rewarding environment where you can make a difference in the lives of young children, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

Must have ServSafe certification or be willing to get certified
Minimum experience required, but willing to love to prepare food and work in the kitchen, working within a budget, and creating healthy, delicious, easy meals for children per menu.
Minimal English needed, but must be able to understand and read English
Must be able to drive a small school Bus
An energetic team player
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Must be available 7am-3pm

Responsibilities

Preparing healthy family-style meals from our pre-defined menus and delivering to classrooms in a timely manner
Understanding and adhering to all food safety procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules
Maintains a keen awareness of children who 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 Chantilly.
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 preparation
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 Chantilly Employee Handbook
Assists in other capacities that the Director, or designee, determines is necessary
Steps into classrooms when necessary