School Chef

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

We're Hiring! Join our team as a School Chef position at The Gardner School of LaGrange Park!

We have an exciting opportunity for a School Chef position working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of LaGrange Park, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team in our state-of-the-art preschool, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.

Perks of Working with Us:

• Competitive Pay: The starting pay range for this position is $18.00-$20.00, based on experience and qualifications. The range reflects the good-faith compensation range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, education, geographic location, and other business-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance + other benefits to fit your unique needs.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match.
• Childcare tuition discount for toddlers and up.
• PTO, plus holidays off!
• No late nights or weekends.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Confirm weekly menus with school director
• Adhere to the school's budgetary needs
• Maintain inventory and complete weekly food and supply orders
• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the correct temperature
• Maintain a clean, sanitized and organized kitchen area
• Dishwashing
• Follow food state and federal safety, sanitation and nutrition guidelines
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Help in classrooms and other areas for short periods of time as needed
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Must have dietary allergy knowledge

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Strong knowledge of dietary allergies and food safety regulations.
• Previous experience in food preparation and cooking, including large volume cooking.
• Proficient in various cooking techniques and methods.
• Experience with menu planning and meal preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to bend, squat, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods.

What You’ll Need to Qualify:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current SafeServe certification, or willingness to obtain
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must enjoy working with young children
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and guidelines

The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.