POSITION PURPOSE The Kitchen Manager / Cook is responsible for the general supervision of the nutrition program and all related food services of the school, and for the supervision of all custodial services necessary to maintain facilities in a hygienic, safe, and presentable condition.

Position Overview

• Job Title : Kitchen Manager
• Reports To : Academy Director
• Compensation : $ - per hour (based on Experience and Education)
• Requirements : Criminal Background Check required, food program experience and CACFP preferred
• Start Date : ASAP

Tasks

• Planning, making necessary purchases for, preparing, and serving meals and snacks to all children.
• Reviewing the food service program with the program administrator and / or nutritionist periodically and coordinating the program with the other activities of the school.
• Being familiar with minimum standards guidelines and food program requirements, including nutritional content of meals and food serving sizes.
• Being responsible for seeing that equipment is properly sanitized, put away, and that the kitchen is left in a safe and sanitary condition each day.
• Keeping an ongoing inventory of supplies.

Academy Tasks

• Performing simple laundry tasks.
• Participating in an ongoing in-service training program to expand knowledge of child development in order to understand and meet the needs of the students.
• Meeting all requirements for employment in staff handbook.
• Attending all staff meetings, training sessions, staff work days, parent conferences, parent open houses, graduation programs, and other special functions as scheduled by the director.
• Maintaining current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment.

Background, Experience and Education

• At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or GED certificate are required.
• Experienced cook and knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition.
• A demonstrated ability to plan for economy in shopping and to plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals and snacks.
• Understanding of hygienic facility maintenance, good housekeeping standards, state licensing, and accrediting standards.
• Hold a Kitchen Manager Certification or a Food Handlers Certification, or the willingness to obtain
• Food program experience and CACFP preferred

Critical Gifts

• Spiritual maturity - committed and passionate follower of Jesus Christ
• Desire to reach children and parents for Christ
• Friendliness and a warmth towards people
• Comfortable having spiritual conversations with children and adults
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• An ability to evaluate self
• A clear and well-modulated voice
• Self-starter
• Personal appearance that is neat
• Good personal cleanliness habits
• Willingness to pursue studies in child development and / or nutrition

Last updated : 2024-06-05