Daycare Kitchen Staff

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop)

Daycare Kitchen Staff (Food Manager)/Support Staff for Childcare Center

Job Description: Shift Requirement: 7AM-4PM Monday-Friday

The Daycare Kitchen Staff (Food Manager) at The Goddard School is responsible for any food management the franchisee delegates. The food handler must have a good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. We have a Food warming Kitchen, so primarily it is mostly prepping. The Daycare Kitchen staff will also be acting as Support staff at the Goddard School, who is responsible for any support tasks delegated by the management of the school.

Qualifications

· A food handler/manager must meet the following qualifications:

· The ability to prepare food, handle and serve food, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

· The ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s policies relating to food service and employment policies.

· The ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, children, and parents.

· Ability to plan and organize meals for various classrooms, dietary and medical restrictions

· Inventory management – dating food stored and discarding food after recommended storage protocols

· Ability to cut, chop, dice and puree fruits and other foods as required by the various age groups

· Delivering food on time to all classrooms

· Documenting process flow, meal plan, and other related workflows

· Ability to understand and analyze data and excel work sheets for meal planning

· The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.

· Willing to wear all the protective gear always as required by Food Handling regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

· Childcare and/or daycare experience

· Food Manager Certificate from recognized institution

· Food Manager Certificate from City of Chicago

· Familiarity with HACCP Practices

· An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:

· A current physical examination by a physician

· A current Food Safety Manager Certificate (Approved by City of Chicago)

· A DCFS background check

· High School Diploma

Responsibilities

The Food Manager is responsible for the duties outlined by the hiring manager, which may include but not limited to the following:

· Ensuring the safe handling and preparation of all foods.

· Document and maintain food temperature log in accordance with Food Handling Regulations

· Preparing menus items including breakfast, lunch and two snacks.

· Cleaning and Sanitizing Kitchen and Classrooms as needed

· Serving food to all the classrooms

· Ensuring that the menus are always in compliance with state and federal regulations.

· Complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to food handling.

· Maintaining appropriate portion sizes.

· Midday trash removal when needed

· Filling of dispensers when needed

· Provide classroom coverage during rest/nap times

· Informing director when kitchen supplies are running low

The Support Staff is responsible for the duties outlined by the hiring manager, which may include but not limited to the following:

· Be on time

· Child drop-off/pick-up while adhering to set guidelines provided by the manager.

· Support a code of ethical conduct

· When assigned to a classroom:

· cleaning and sanitizing

· active supervision

· Helping teacher with resources

· Assist staff with food distribution

· Opening and closing Checklists

· Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair

· Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)

· Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

· Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

· Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately

· Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

· Understand and adhere to the Goddard Systems Inc. Behavior Policy

· Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling

· Respect cultural and ethnic diversity

· Other duties as assigned

· Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour