About This Role
We’re looking for a caring and qualified individual to join our team as our Kitchen Manager. The kitchen manager cooks center meals as well as managies all aspects of the kitchen. This role supports all children in our child care center, infants through school age children.
What You'll Do
Menu Planning according to dietary guidelines and accommodating individual dietary needs
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Meal preparation for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
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Maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe
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Food safety compliance measures, including proper food handling, storage and sanitation
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Inventory management of food and meal supplies, placing weekly orders
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Maintain purchase orders, meal documentation, and submit claims
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Oversee and ensure requirements are met for CACFP compliance
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Operate in an environment based on teamwork
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Establish a partnership with parents through effective communication
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To provide and accept honest, routine feedback that is caring and helpful.
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Operate in a manner that is caring empathetic and respectful
Requirements
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Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development
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Ability to maintain a positive, professional demeanor with children, families, and staff
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Flexibility to support all classrooms and age groups as needed
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Reliability for a closing shift schedule
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Commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
Nice To Haves
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Age 18 yrs+ preferred
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6 Months of experience in a licensed child care, but will train the right person
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Experience in a service kitchen setting
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Experience with CACFP program and compliance
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Serv Safe Food Protection Manager Certification
Benefits
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No nights and weekends
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Incentives and bonuses
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Child care discounts
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Retirement
