Preschool Chef

Job Summary

Kiddie Academy in Murrieta California is searching for an organized and experienced Preschool Chef to oversee the day-to-day operations of our kitchen. The Preschool Chef will be responsible for creating nutritious high-quality meals for our young students that meet dietary restrictions and standards. They will be expected to remain on budget by creating a food and supply purchase plans and adhering to them while maintaining freshness and flavor in every dish served.

Compensation & Benefits

The Preschool Chef is an hourly Education position with a salary of $16 to $18 per hour depending on education experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include health and dental insurance 401K.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all aspects of the kitchen on a daily basis including ordering supplies creating menus and preparing meals for our young students
Create menus and dishes that are high in nutritional value in balance with dietary restrictions and within budget
Monitor food quality inventory storage and rotation of food in order to ensure all safety and health code standards
Train staff and oversee food preparation to ensure quality and consistency
Plan special dietary menus and modify existing recipes to suit dietary needs
Monitor food temperatures and portion sizes for accurate service
Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness

Requirements

culinary arts or related field education training or hands on experience is preferred
3 years experience in food service preparation is preferred
Proven knowledge of menu planning food program nutrition food ordering health code and safety regulations
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask efficiently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Must possess a pleasant and customer-focused attitude