Food Service Cook

Location

Primrose School of Woodbury NY

Type

Full Time

Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Primrose School of Woodbury, NY is looking for a Food Service Cook who can prepare delicious, nutritious food for young children, years 1 to 5. This a full-time position, working days are Monday through Friday, for stress-free afternoons, evenings, and weekends! 

Primary 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 are 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 Woodbury NY. 
  • 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 preparations
  • 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 Woodbury NY Employee Handbook
  • Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary
Desired skills and experience: 
  • Must meet basic requirements of local child care and food service regulatory agencies
  • The ability to relate positively to young children is essential
  • Previous experience in quantity food preparation is preferred
  • 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
Benefits:
  • Upon successful completion of a 90-day introductory period, full-time employees are provided:
    • 10 days of PTO along with paid federal holidays. 
    • Up to $150 for medical and dental reimbursement.
    • 401K.
    • Discounted childcare as needed. 
About Us:
  • Primrose School of Woodbury NY 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.
  • Primrose School of Woodbury NY located at 90 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury NY 11797.
  • We opened our doors in December of 2020. We currently have 150 enrolled Long Island families and can hold up to 250 students at our Woodbury location. We currently have 30 amazing staff members, will soon employ close to 60. 

In over 400 Primrose schools across the country, School Leadership Team members and support staff use their passion, talent, and teamwork to create school environments where everyone can thrive. Whether you work behind the scenes or help lead a school, you’ll play a crucial role in making your Primrose location the premier destination for early education and care and have a lasting impact on your community.
Compensation: $37,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

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