Kitchen Coordinator & Chef

Position: Chef and Kitchen Coordinator

Location: Elevate Montessori School, Livingston, MT

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm

Employment Status: Full-time, hourly

Compensation: $21.00/hr, eligible for overtime at time-and-a-half

Summary Description

Elevate Montessori School is committed to creating a nurturing, respectful environment for children, families, and staff. We are seeking a dedicated Chef and Kitchen Coordinator to manage meal planning, preparation, and kitchen cleanliness. This role requires a passion for working cooking, organizational skills, and flexibility.

Primary Job Duties

• Create nutritious, child-friendly, weekly menus, ensuring they meet dietary guidelines.
  
• Perform grocery shopping for the school�s meal and snack needs.
  
• Prepare and serve two snacks, breakfast, and lunch daily.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including washing dishes, bottles, and sanitizing food preparation areas.
  
• Monitor and manage food allergies, preferences, and special dietary needs.
  
• Manage kitchen budget and purchase equipment when needed.
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. All employees are required to be responsible for and assist with additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Reliable, timely, and diligent with a passion for cooking.
  
• Availability Monday through Friday for day shifts.
  

Preferred

• Previous experience in food preparation.
  

Compensation and Benefits

This position is paid at a salary of $21.00 hourly. Benefits of this position include:

• Paid Time Off: After your 90 day probationary period, you will accrue 0.03833 hours of paid time off for every hour worked. If you work 40 hours a week this equates to 80 hours PTO per year.
  
• 8 Paid Holidays: If usually scheduled to work a holiday when the school is closed, you�ll receive your full day of pay. This includes Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Some of the paid holidays may align with specific religious observances. If you celebrate different holidays, please speak with your supervisor to arrange an alternative day off.
  
• Discounted Childcare: Full-time employees (32 hours and above) receive a 50% discount, while part-time employees (less than 32 hours) receive a 25% discount.
  
• Lunches Provided: Free lunch is offered to staff on their scheduled work days.
  
• Professional Development: We are committed to fostering continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional growth, including Family Education trainings and funding support for external training, subject to Elevate's professional development budget.
  
• Pediatric First Aid & CPR: Elevate covers the cost of approved staff First Aid & CPR certification.
  

To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and three references to admin@elevatemontessori.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We acknowledge that some candidates - especially those from minority communities - may not feel their professional experience and skills are a match for this role. Please apply if you are passionate about this work and our mission calls to you. Many of the needed skills can be taught and our hiring committee values life experience.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We encourage all to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
  
• Employee discount
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Paid time off
  

Work Location: In person