Open Space Early Learning Center is currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Coordinator with excellent attention to detail, and a self-starting attitude. Applicants must have experience with upholding food safety protocols, and serving populations with food-related allergies. Experience with online ordering platforms, and client relations are a plus!

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

Meeting and following requirements as of all licensing agencies.

Serving all meals, including breakfast, lunch, snack, being especially mindful of allergies

Is aware of daily attendance when making food and working independently to ensure that all meals are served on time

Responsible for ordering all meals, and meal related items

Maintaining a working professional relationship with food vendors

Maintaining records of food allergies, and ensuring classrooms have knowledge of food allergens

Organizes the foodservice environment and takes responsibility for maintaining it, including general upkeep.

Maintains proper sanitation in the kitchen, common areas, janitorial closet, and storage areas

Keeps food and cleaning supply inventory in proper amounts (including paper towels, gloves, and hand soap)

Remain in compliance with DCFS and The Chicago Department of Public Health sanitation standards while prepping fun and healthy snacks and meals that are catered in.

General classroom assistance

Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy

Provide breaks and lunches for classroom teachers

Other duties as assigned by Leadership team

Qualifications

High school diploma required, college credits preferred

CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification

Proof of TB Test, and TDAP, 2 Doses of MMR and immunizations

Physical

Obtain new Food Handlers Training Certificate

1+ years of experience in an early childhood environment

Must meet and follow all additional City and State licensing requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chicago, IL 60640: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Food Safety Certification (Required

Work Location: One location