Kitchen Manager/Custodian

Douglass Community Services•Palmyra, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable and mission-driven team member to support our Early Head Start program through nutritious meal preparation, facility cleanliness, and a strong commitment to child safety and well-being. In this role, you will help ensure children receive healthy, well-balanced meals in a clean and safe environment that supports learning, growth, and positive daily experiences. Your work will directly support the health, development, and success of children, families, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1 year of food service experience preferred
Strong knowledge of nutrition, food safety, sanitation procedures, and compliance with USDA/Health Department/Head Start standards
Ability to plan, organize, and complete work with attention to detail, basic math skills, and computer proficiency (data entry and word processing)
Basic math skills, computer proficiency (word processing and data entry), and strong attention to detail required
ServSafe Certification required within 3 months of hire
CPR/First Aid certification required or obtainable
valid driver’s license required
Professional, dependable team player with the ability to maintain confidentiality, use sound judgment, and demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and patience

Responsibilities

Ensures a safe, sanitary, and compliant environment for food service and facility operations in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, Missouri licensing, and sanitation standards
Plans, prepares, purchases, and serve food items while performing routine and deep cleaning to support overall facility health and safety
Maintains cleanliness and safety of the entire facility, including kitchen, classrooms, common areas, playgrounds, and center vehicles, and coordinates routine maintenance as needed
Complete and maintain required documentation including production records, sanitation logs, inventory tracking, and supply requests
Support kitchen and center operations as needed, coordinating maintenance needs, and communicating with supervisors
Foster positive relationships with families and staff while promoting healthy nutrition habits, maintaining confidentiality, and completing required training and mandated reporting responsibilities