Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Benefits:

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

The Goddard School, a 5 STAR licensed preschool is currently seeking a qualified, professional, full-time Kitchen Manager. We are looking for a fun and energetic individual who can multi-task in a lively environment, work well within a team and truly loves children. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for any food management needs and must have good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

Competitive salary between $16+ per hour

9-hour work day with a 1-hour lunch break

Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) days

School closed for winter break from Christmas Day until New Years Day

Full support from our directors to be successful at daily tasks

Work alongside dedicated teachers and faculty to promote a fun and productive environment

Health, dental and vision insurance

Discounted child care

Training and development opportunities

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Check the refrigerator temperature to comply with sanitation regulations

Prepare AM and PM snacks and deliver to appropriate classrooms

Gather all school lunches and place in the refrigerator/freezer

Warm and deliver school lunches from the refrigerator

Work as an infant classroom assistant to relieve teachers for lunch breaks

Keep a running list of items needed for the kitchen and snacks and provide that list to the Director at least every week to place a food order

Ensure food prep areas, counters, drying racks, sinks and carts are cleaned and sanitized often

Ensure the pantry is stocked, organized, and clean

Ensure food prep containers are washed and sanitized daily

Ensure the refrigerator is kept clean and sanitized of any spills

Ensure classrooms have all appropriate paper goods and clean, sanitized, filled water pitchers

Fill, empty and clean all kitchen sinks

Fill and distribute bleach and soap/water bottles to all classrooms

Wash and sanitize all AM/PM snack dishes

Ensure the safe handling and preparation of all foods

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to food handling

Clean staff lounge microwave regularly

Assist in school events as needed

Qualifications

Previous experience working in a childcare facility preferred

Shows empathy and compassion for young children

Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal

Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures

Must be willing and able to be on your feet during all work hours

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib when doing lunch breaks in the Infant classroom

Qualifying letter from NC DCDEE (We will help you apply if you do not already have one!)

Full-time