Imagine Early Education and Childcare is a growing company and is currently looking for talented team members to join us! Imagine Early Education and Childcare offers a professional environment where you are valued and respected. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, then we would love to speak with you!
Imagine Early Education and Childcare is hiring for the position of Kitchen Manager in Cypress, TX.
The Kitchen Manager reports to the Executive Center Director. May also take direction from the Assistant Center Director.
Purpose/Mission: Providing high quality meals for children is essential for their development and growth. Therefore, the Kitchen Manager plans and prepares nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children and staff. He/she supports and implements family-style food service. The kitchen manager orders food, kitchen, and janitorial supplies for the center. The Kitchen Manager maintains positive relationships with parents, children and regulatory officials while adhering to the local health department regulations to ensure food safety
Location
Though assigned to a specific center, the Kitchen Manager may be asked to work at alternate locations within his/her given region. In addition, travel may be required for trainings, conferences, or professional development.
Qualifications
The Kitchen Manager’ qualifications must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience as well as:
Preferred at least three years of experience in food service
Knowledge of local and state laws governing food service
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Friendly and approachable demeanor
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude and work ethic always
Good personal hygiene
Knowledge of proper food preparation and kitchen safety
Hold current pediatric first aid and cpr certification
Job Responsibilities and Tasks
Maintains effective communication with families regarding their children’s food service needs.
Prepares breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily in amounts based on number of children and staff present that day, allowing for second helpings for children, if needed.
Portions and serves food in a manner that enables the classroom teachers to successfully implement Family Style Meal Service.
Meals are served in a timely manner to coincide with each classroom’s daily schedule and maintaining holding temperatures of food.
Posts and follows approved menus. Posts approved, nutritionally sound substitutions, as needed.
Post all food allergy and food restrictions alerts in kitchen with child’s name, classroom assignment, and detailed description of allergy or food restriction.
Prepares approved substitutes or alternate foods for children, if necessary.
Stocks shelves and refrigerators food safely and efficiently.
Keeps accurate inventory records and places food orders in accordance with center budget.
Minimizes food waste while ensuring children are provided with minimum portions as well additional helpings of food if desired.
Manages the kitchen in compliance with state and local regulations and with company policies and procedures.
Keeps kitchen floor, counters, shelves, and related work areas safe and clean.
Maintains safe refrigeration and storage of food products.
Must be able to determine food temperatures and ensure that food is served and stored at appropriate temperatures.
Correctly cleans, washes, sanitizes and stores dishes and utensils.
Trains all kitchen staff regarding safety policies and procedures. Ensures that all kitchen staff members understand their roles in protecting the health and safety of the enrolled children. Maintains a clean, safe, healthy environment through scheduled cleaning and frequent visual checks.
Participates in emergency drills in accordance with company and licensing requirements.
Maintains kitchen equipment to ensure a safe environment that meets company and licensing safety standards.
Understands and implements emergency procedures in case of emergency situations.
Completes and maintains all required paperwork and record keeping in a time manner.
Physical & Mental Requirements
Childcare demands physical fitness and mental acuity as staff care for children who cannot care for themselves. The Kitchen Manage must be able to react quickly with sound judgement and problem-solving skills in complex critical situations.
Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and holding children weighing up to 60 pounds, up to 100 times daily.
Must be able to stand approximately 95% of the workday.
Capable of safely handling knives and other shop objects needed to prepare food.
Able to stoop and bend to clean, store and retrieve food and utensils.
Able to count, record information, and follow recipes and instructions.
Keep in mind, that the above job description is meant to be a guideline and does not list in detail of the job responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager. All duties of the Kitchen Manager Position will be covered in orientation and during the hands-on portion of the position training.
Job Type: Full-time
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Food service: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Cypress, TX 77429 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cypress, TX 77429: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
