Kitchen Manager (Parttime)

Summary

We are now seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee our preschool's kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work in an early childhood setting, be responsible for managing the preschool's kitchen, planning and preparing quality and healthy meals, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. All applicants must fill out a paper application and can pick one up by visiting our center at 503 Hamilton Blvd, Warsaw, VA 22572.

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and oversees the preparation of meals in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health requirements
• Helps deliver food from the kitchen to the classrooms ready to be served as suitable for the children's age and development and helps cleanup.
• Stores food before and after serving.
• Every day will be responsible for washing and sterilizing dishes, pots and utensils.
• Cleans common areas: staff restroom, laundry room and multi-purpose room daily.
• Collects and completes laundry as needed daily, distributing clean laundry as necessary.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas thoroughly, including sanitizing equipment, furniture, and sweeping & mopping kitchen floors
• Refill chemical spray bottles for kitchen, bathrooms, and classrooms
• Is responsible for making sure children with food allergies receive appropriate food, milk, etc.
• Helps to plan and follows the monthly food menus. Reports any deviations to the Director.
• Takes inventory of pantry contents and places food distributor orders as necessary.
• Takes inventory of janitorial supplies and places orders as necessary.
• Creates appropriate shopping lists and performs shopping as necessary.
• During meals, assists with serving children; giving priority to the classroom that may be short staffed and needing assistance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director.
• Coordinate with Lead Teachers in creating a schedule to assist classrooms with cooking experiences as necessary.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND HYGIENE

• Relates well and works well with staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Is enthusiastic about preparing nutritious meals for children, independent in responsibility, manages time efficiently. Reports to work on time.
• Is dependable, absenteeism is kept at a minimum. Reports to the Director before 7:00 a.m. if ill or if an emergency arises.
• Maintains a neat and clean appearance.
• Has good personal hygiene.
• Follows supervisor’s instructions.
• Is mature, stable, friendly, warm, patient, understanding, tactful, and courteous.
• Profits from constructive criticism.
• Is patient, understanding.
• Has a positive attitude in her/his work.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings & trainings
• Helps in the classroom as requested by Director (as needed).
• Always dresses appropriately for the job
• Personal care complies with organization standards
• Makes a good first impression with outsiders Leadership
• Ensures the company core values are upheld and aligns everything with them

Requirements

• Must have High School degree or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete all required background checks and TB Screening.
• Must be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Candidate must; have good health and be agile enough to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and lift at least 35 pounds
• Must have the ability to read, write and keep records.
• Experience working in a kitchen.