Center Kitchen Coordinator- Waukee

NEW CREATIONS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC • Waukee, IA

23h • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dependable, organized, and caring food/distribution manager to join our childcare center team! This role is vital in providing healthy, properly portioned meals to young children while maintaining a clean, well-stocked kitchen. If you love cooking, enjoy working independently, and want to make a difference in children’s daily lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrates qualities of an effective leader, including genuine concern for others, excellent listening, and problem-solving capabilities. Presents concerns in a thoughtful, balanced manner, compromises and/or in group situations seeks consensus when appropriate.
• State of Iowa background check and fingerprints shall determine that the applicant has not been “convicted of a felony... has no criminal record that the commissioner reasonably believes renders the person unsuitable to be employed in a childcare center.”
• Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment.
• Extensive standing and walking; sitting on the floor and on low (12”) chairs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Lifting and carrying children extensively in the infant/toddler program; less frequently in the preschool program, but the children are heavier.
• Frequent moving of equipment (cots, tables, etc.).
• Exposure to unpleasant odors and fluids caused by vomit (occasional) and bodily elimination.
• Relatively frequent exposure to loud noises (baby crying, toys falling, and other common occurrences of children at play).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis
• Reliable and consistent.

Nice To Haves

• Valid ServSafe or Food Safety in Childcare certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks according to planned menus and portion guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and tools
• Monitor and maintain food inventory; order supplies as needed
• Follow food safety regulations and allergy-specific protocols
• Maintain accurate records of food usage, delivery logs, and inventory
• Ensure timely meal preparation and delivery according to each center’s schedule

Benefits

• Staff childcare discount of up to 75% off
• Team engagement events
• Bonusly
• Paid holidays off
• Accumulate paid vacation time during your first year
• Participate in paid training and paid staff development opportunities
• Earn referral bonuses
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Aflac is available
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED