Preschool Cook - Chesterbrook Academy

Preschool Cook

Chesterbrook Academy (#710), 2301 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Req #7180

Monday, August 26, 2024

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – (Association Montessori Internationale) and (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Chesterbrook Academy is a multi-location school group with campuses across the country offering outstanding private education to preschool students with a balance of learning and play. A career with Chesterbrook offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, school support and leadership, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Cook to join our team in providing meals and snacks within our school program.

What We Offer:

• Professional Development (CDA Program, Tuition Reimbursement, In-service days, & more)


• Employee Childcare Discount & Uncapped Referral Program


• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays


• Medical, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance


• 401K Retirement Plan


• Personalized & Interactive Training Program

About the Role:

As a Preschool Cook, you will plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the preparation, cooking, baking, and serving of a variety of foods in quantity. You will serve food hygienically and interact with children to model proper eating etiquette and food handling. Our school cooks are responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and organized according to health department standards. You will assist our school operations with classroom coverage, special events, and more.

What We Are Looking For:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.


• Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.


• High School Diploma or GED AND at least two years of experience with cooking in large quantities, preferably in a school setting.


• Obtain, or willing to obtain, a ServSafe credential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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  Job Function
  Early Childhood Education
  
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  Pay Type
  Hourly
  
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  Employment Indicator
  Full Time