Seeking Culinary Professional to Nourish Young Minds

Full-time Kitchen Manager Position at Leading Child Care Center

Our Children's Place of Canandaigua seeks a dedicated culinary professional to join our team as a Kitchen Manager. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape young palates and promote healthy eating habits while managing all aspects of our center's food service operations.

Position Overview

This full-time (35-40 hours/week) position, Monday through Friday, is based at our Canandaigua location and reports directly to the Center Director.

The Role

As Kitchen Manager, you'll orchestrate our center's entire food service operation, serving nutritious meals to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. This position combines culinary expertise with program management, requiring both kitchen skills and administrative abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Planning & Food Production The role involves creating and executing nutritious meals following CACFP guidelines, maintaining accurate food production records, coordinating with our Clifton Springs location for supply sharing, and communicating menu changes through our Procare app.

Inventory & Budget Management: You will be responsible for ordering and managing food supplies, maintaining organized storage systems, working within established budget constraints, and processing all related invoices and documentation.

Kitchen Operations The position requires maintaining immaculate kitchen standards, overseeing equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and monitoring classroom family-style dining practices.

Program Compliance:e You will maintain CACFP documentation, attend required training sessions, keep permits and regulatory documents updated, and monitor food safety standards throughout the facility.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferably one year of food service experience in childcare. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with computer proficiency for documentation and the physical ability to lift 40 pounds. Emergency evacuation capabilities are required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Physical Requirements

The position requires standing for extended periods, regular lifting up to 40 pounds, stair navigation during emergencies, and extended periods of food preparation.

Professional Growth

We support your professional development through annual performance evaluations that provide advancement and skill development opportunities. Our commitment to excellence includes regular training and ongoing support.

Our Children's Place is an equal-opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and a positive work environment. Join us in making a difference in children's lives through nutrition and care.

Note: This position description may be modified as needed. Our Children's Place is an at-will employer.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to bbarkley@ccdpkids.net