Kitchen Manager/Custodian

Douglass Community Services • Palmyra, MO

2d • $16

About The Position

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is currently hiring for a Kitchen Manager in a rewarding Early Childhood Environment. What we offer : Comprehensive benefit plans including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account; plus, free life insurance; 401k retirement plan with annual employer contribution; a work/life balance that includes generous amounts of paid sick time, 13 paid holidays, vacation accrual, & a long paid winter/holiday break; tuition assistance and professional development with lots of opportunities for advancement; a health & wellness culture; business casual work environment; drug-free work environment; and much more!! Kitchen Manager - Early Head Start - (Palmyra, MO) Starting hourly rate: $15.61 per hour (non-exempt) 40 hours/49 weeks annually JOB SUMMARY: Provides nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks that follow approved menus to meet 2/3 of the child’s daily nutritional needs. Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and meets Missouri State sanitation guidelines in the kitchen and dining areas. Supports other center staff in a positive mealtime experience, encouraging good eating habits and nutritious food experiences.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred, as well as one year of experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge of nutrition and proper sanitation procedures is required.
• The ability to plan and organize work, adhere to USDA and Health Department regulations and Head Start performance standards, follow directions, handle basic math, and maintain confidentiality is essential.
• Serve Safe Certification is required within 3 months of hire.
• This position also requires the skills to complete word processing and data entry on a computer.
• The ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), take initiative, be flexible, display patience and understanding and maintain confidentiality is required to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities.
• Training in CPR and First Aid and a valid driver’s license are additional requirements.
• Additionally, the ability to take initiative, make independent judgments, and promote teamwork is required.
• This position requires the employee to maintain attention to safety at all times.
• Compliance with all safety policies is a must.
• Individuals will be held accountable for any and all breaches of safety they are involved in.
• Our programs serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers’ with varying degrees of physical abilities.
• This position may require lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs., walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, bending/stooping, sitting, standing, driving, and prolonged visual concentration.
• If assistance is needed with any job performance contact your supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Strongly encouraged to enroll in a child development associate credential program.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe and healthy environment for meal preparation ensuring all Child and Adult Care Food Program, Missouri State sanitation and licensing regulations are followed.
• Manages self and staff/volunteers/other adults assigned to the kitchen in preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks following menus approved by the registered dietician.
• Builds positive relationships with families that encourages engagement in their child’s learning.
• Ensures nutrition and self-care practices are incorporated into classroom routines for children to develop healthy habits.
• Planning, purchasing, preparing, and serving all food items.
• Ensure accurate completion of mandatory documents including production records, sanitation, cleaning logs, supply requests, and expenditure logs/substitutions.
• Maintains on-going communications with staff, supervisors, and parents.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters relating to children, families, and staff pursuant to the program’s confidentiality standards.
• Embodies the Mission of the program by participating in ongoing professional development: trainings, conferences, courses, workshops, etc.
• Hot-lines suspected cases of child abuse/neglect, following written procedures as a mandated
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Assists in recruiting parent and community volunteers for the Head Start program.
• Assists with general operations of the center with regards to organization of work areas, answering phones, general cleanliness, etc.
• References, knows and understands the Douglass Community Services personnel policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account
• Free life insurance
• 401k retirement plan with annual employer contribution
• Generous amounts of paid sick time, 13 paid holidays, vacation accrual, & a long paid winter/holiday break
• Tuition assistance and professional development with lots of opportunities for advancement
• A health & wellness culture
• Business casual work environment
• Drug-free work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees