Kitchen Support Teacher

Kitchen Support Teacher

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. Primrose School of West Woods located at 16395 W. 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007 is in search of a Kitchen Support Teacher who can prepare delicious, nutritious food. Primrose School of West Woods 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.

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.

Your skills and experience:

• 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.

The perks:

• $16.00 - $22.00 per hour salary based on experience.
• 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.
• AND MORE!

The 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.

This role pays $16.00 - $22.00 per hour.