Food Service Teacher - Chef
Primrose School of West Woods
Food Service Teacher - Chef
Full Time • Primrose School of West Woods
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Preschool Cook / Childcare Food Service Teacher (Chef)
Primrose School of West Woods – Arvada, CO 80007
Pay: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Primrose School of West Woods is hiring a Preschool Cook / Childcare Chef / Food Service Teacher to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children ages Infant through Elementary School.
This is a stable, year-round position in a licensed early childhood education center.
Benefits
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Schedule
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Supportive Leadership Team
- Positive, Team-Oriented Culture
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks according to the approved school menu
- Maintain strict allergy awareness and accommodate food restrictions
- Ensure compliance with nut-free policies and food safety standards
- Check food labels upon delivery for licensing compliance
- Follow portion control guidelines
- Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule
- Assist with food ordering and inventory management
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
- Follow all Colorado child care licensing regulations
- Attend required staff meetings and training
Qualifications
- Must meet Colorado child care and food service regulatory requirements
- Experience as a cook, kitchen manager, cafeteria cook, or childcare cook preferred
- Experience in quantity food preparation preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Reliable and punctual
About Us
Primrose School of West Woods is an accredited private preschool offering year-round early childhood education programs. We serve children from infants through school age in a safe, nurturing environment.
We are part of the Primrose Schools mission to build a brighter future for all children.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday (Day Shift)
Work Location: In person – Arvada, CO 80007
Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
As a preschool teacher, you'll develop the skills you need to advance your career in education or launch the next chapter of your professional life.
INDUSTRY-LEADING CURRICULUM
Teachers at Primrose schools are educators, not babysitters. They all use our Balanced Learning approach - an exclusive, research-informed method that gives you both structure and flexibility, so you can make the most of every moment in the classroom.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
You'll be part of a team of educators and in-school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children - and your future - as you are.