School Chef for Daycare Center

Job overview

The School Chef for Daycare Center role is onsite in Mount Juliet, TN, and pays $16–$18 per hour. Primrose School of Mt. Juliet is an early childhood education center focused on a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children. The chef plans and prepares age-appropriate meals and snacks, accommodates children’s dietary needs, and maintains safe kitchen practices to support the school’s daily program and children’s well-being.

What you'll do

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks
• follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• manage kitchen inventory and minimize waste
• accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and nutritional needs
• maintain a clean and safe kitchen
• coordinate menus with school staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school chef

daycare

mount juliet tn

primrose school

meal preparation

child nutrition

food safety

dietary needs

kitchen inventory

$16–$18/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Supportive leadership team, free uniforms, paid time off, company parties, dental insurance, and free food and snacks.

Why this role

Food handler permit or ServSafe certification is required, or the ability to obtain it upon hire; prior food service or school/childcare nutrition experience is preferred.

About the employer

Primrose School of Mt. Juliet is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.