About Us: We are a well-established Early Childhood Center dedicated to providing high-quality education and care to young children. Our meal plan includes nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks that comply with state requirements and the Goddard standards.

Position: Kitchen Manager

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kitchen Manager to join our team. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our meal plan, ensuring compliance with state regulations and Goddard standards, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious and balanced meals (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks) for children.

Ensure all meals meet state nutritional requirements and adhere to Goddard's meal plan guidelines.

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering supplies and ingredients, and minimizing waste.

Develop and update menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines and children's preferences.

Collaborate with teachers and staff to accommodate dietary restrictions and special needs of children.

Maintain accurate records of food purchases, inventory, and meal production.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar role, preferably in a childcare or educational setting.

Knowledge of state nutritional requirements and food safety regulations.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

ServSafe certification

Passion for providing healthy and nutritious meals to children.

Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holidays.

Supportive, fun and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about providing nutritious meals to children and have the qualifications we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.