Kitchen Coordinator

NEW CREATIONS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC•St. Michael, MN

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

New Creations is seeking a dependable, organized, and health-conscious Kitchen Coordinator at our St. Michael to oversee the planning, preparation, and delivery of nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children. The Kitchen Coordinator plays an important role in creating a safe, nurturing environment by ensuring meals meet health, safety, licensing, dietary, and food allergy requirements. This position is responsible for daily kitchen operations, menu coordination, inventory and ordering, food safety, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, comfortable working independently, and passionate about supporting children's health and well-being through nutritious meals. This position may occasionally be required to work in classroom ratio as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrates qualities of a team player, 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 Minnesota 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.”
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 and State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager License preferred but may be required if needed.
Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment.
Complete all training requirements under DCYF standards

Responsibilities

Maintain all required kitchen licenses and certifications
Ensure required licenses and certifications are current and visibly posted in the kitchen.
Maintain required food safety and handwashing procedures, including posted bleach solution and handwashing instructions.
Follow all applicable childcare, health department, food safety, and licensing regulations.
Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for children
Follow approved menus, appropriate portion sizes, dietary restrictions, and food allergy protocols.
Use meal portion charts and daily classroom child counts to determine appropriate quantities of food and snacks.
Set up, deliver, and retrieve food carts from classrooms according to established meal schedules.
Fill and distribute spray bottles to classrooms daily and ensure all classroom spray bottles are properly placed within classrooms
Dishwashing, kitchen cleanup, stocking, and other general kitchen duties.
Manage the weekly grocery list and adjust orders based on current inventory, daily child counts, and required portion sizes.
Monitor food and kitchen supply inventory to prevent shortages and minimize waste.
Track and communicate supply needs, including plates, cups, utensils, dish soap, and other kitchen supplies, to the Site Director before supplies run out.
Work within established food and supply budgets.
Upload and post current menus to Kindertales, classroom boards, and parent boards.
Provide the Site Director with weekly lunch counts.
Maintain accurate food service and menu documentation as required.
Maintain kitchen area to be clean, sanitary, organized, and in accordance with health codes and industry standards.
Ensure the kitchen handwashing sink is consistently stocked with soap and paper towels.
Store all food containers and packages properly and off the floor.
Keep food storage areas, shelves, refrigerators, and freezers clean and organized.
Organize and clean the refrigerator and freezer weekly
Monitor and maintain accurate refrigerator and freezer temperature logs.
Ensure thermometers are functioning properly and readily available for monitoring hot and cold food temperatures.
Follow safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices at all times.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the Site Director to meet children's dietary and nutritional needs.
Provide basic nutrition guidance to teaching staff when appropriate.
Support staff with meals and breaks as directed by the Site Director.
Communicate effectively with staff regarding menus, allergies, food needs, and meal schedules.
Attend staff meetings and required training sessions.
Contribute to a positive, safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children and staff.
Assist in classroom ratio when needed.