Kitchen Manager

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is currently hiring for a Kitchen Manager in a rewarding Early Childhood Environment.

What we offer: Comprehensive benefit plans including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account; plus, free life insurance; 401k retirement plan with annual employer contribution; a work/life balance that includes generous amounts of  paid sick time, 13 paid holidays, vacation accrual, & a long paid winter/holiday break; tuition assistance and professional development with lots of opportunities for advancement; a health & wellness culture; business casual work environment; drug-free work environment; and much more!!

Kitchen Manager - Early Head Start - Johnson (Hannibal, MO)

       Starting hourly rate: $15.61 per hour (non-exempt)

       40 hours/49 weeks annually

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks that follow approved menus to meet 2/3 of the child’s daily nutritional needs. Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and meets Missouri State sanitation guidelines in the kitchen and dining areas. Supports other center staff in a positive mealtime experience, encouraging good eating habits and nutritious food experiences.

ESSENTIAL  RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes a safe and healthy environment for meal preparation ensuring all Child and Adult Care Food Program, Missouri State sanitation and licensing regulations are followed.
• Manages self and staff/volunteers/other adults assigned to the kitchen in preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks following menus approved by the registered dietician.
• Builds positive relationships with families that encourages engagement in their child’s learning.
• Ensures nutrition and self-care practices are incorporated into classroom routines for children to develop healthy habits.
• Planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving all food items.
• Ensure accurate completion of mandatory documents including production records, sanitation, cleaning logs, supply requests, and expenditure logs/substitutions.
• Maintains on-going communications with staff, supervisors, and parents.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters relating to children, families, and staff pursuant to the program’s confidentiality standards.
• Embodies the Mission of the program by participating in ongoing professional development: trainings, conferences, courses, workshops, etc.
• Hot-lines suspected cases of child abuse/neglect, following written procedures as a mandated
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in recruiting parent and community volunteers for the Head Start program.
• Assists with general operations of the center with regards to organization of work areas, answering phones, general cleanliness, etc.
• References, knows and understands the Douglass Community Services personnel policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

A high school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred, as well as one year of experience in food preparation.  Knowledge of nutrition and proper sanitation procedures is required. The ability to plan and organize work, adhere to USDA and Health Department regulations and Head Start performance standards, follow directions, handle basic math, and maintain confidentiality is essential.  Serve Safe Certification is required within 3 months of hire.  Strongly encouraged to enroll in a child development associate credential program.  This position also requires the skills to complete word processing and data entry on a computer.  The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), take initiative, be flexible, display patience and understanding and maintain confidentiality is required to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities.  Training in CPR and First Aid and a valid driver’s license are additional requirements.  Additionally, the ability to take initiative, make independent judgments, and promote teamwork is required.

SAFETY:

This position requires the employee to maintain attention to safety at all times.  Compliance with all safety policies is a must.  Individuals will be held accountable for any and all breaches of safety they are involved in.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Our programs serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers’ with varying degrees of physical abilities.  This position may require lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs., walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, bending/stooping, sitting, standing, driving, and prolonged visual concentration.  If assistance is needed with any job performance contact your supervisor.

This job post is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Search openings and apply online at douglassonline.org

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