About Us
Purple Magpie Mandarin LLC is a premier Chinese-immersion preschool dedicated to nurturing young minds in a safe, engaging, and healthy environment. We are seeking a reliable, organized, and creative Chef to manage our daily meal and snack preparation for ~60 students and 12 staff members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lunch Preparation: Cook and serve nutritious, delicious daily lunches for approximately 60 students and 12 staff members.
- Snack Prep: Wash, peel, and cut fresh fruit and healthy options for afternoon snack time.
- Menu Planning: Collaborate with the School Director to design balanced, rotating seasonal menus that incorporate a variety of nutritious meals.
- Kitchen Upkeep: Maintain high standards of food safety, health code compliance, and cleanliness, including thorough kitchen clean-up at the end of every shift.
- Inventory & Safety: Monitor food inventory, ensure proper food storage, and strictly prevent cross-contamination.
Requirements
- Ability to clear a mandatory background check (Livescan/fingerprinting) and health screenings required for childcare staff in California.
- Proven experience cooking in a commercial kitchen, catering environment, or school setting.
- Strong understanding of kitchen health, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Excellent time management skills to ensure meals are served punctually.
- Familiarity or experience with Chinese/Asian cuisine and flavor profiles.
Preferred Qualifications (Pluses)
- Experience operating Rational iVario and iCombi equipment.
- Strong background in handling food allergies, sensitivity protocols, and strict dietary restrictions for young children.
- ServSafe Food Handler or Manager Certification.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
