Kitchen Staff

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The Kitchen Staff reports to the Executive Director. May also receive direct supervision from the Assistant Director.

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Kitchen Staff prepares nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children and staff approved by Little Newtons/Little Sprouts. He/she supports and implements family-style food service. The Kitchen Staff will accurately follow cycle menus in accordance with the school’s budget and state and federal nutritional requirements for children. He/she will keep an accurate inventory of food and supplies and orders inventory as needed.

The Kitchen Staff maintains a positive, supportive relationship with staff, children, parents, and regulatory officials while adhering to local health department regulations to ensure food safety.

• Prepares breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily. In some cases, it may be necessary to prepare portions of the meals the prior day.
• Prepares and serves lunch and snacks in amounts based on number of children and staff present that day, allowing for second helpings for children, if needed.
• Portions and serves food in a manner that enables the classroom teachers to successfully implement Family Style Meal Service.
• Meals are served in a timely manner to coincide with each classroom’s daily schedule and maintaining holding temperatures of food.
• Serves food in appropriate containers at the appropriate temperature with appropriate serving utensils.
• Posts and follows approved menus. Posts approved, nutritionally sound substitutions, as needed.
• Post all food allergy and food restrictions alerts in kitchen with child’s name, classroom assignment, and detailed description of allergy or food restriction.
• Prepares approved substitutes or alternate foods for children, if necessary.
• Stocks shelves and refrigerators food safely and efficiently.

• Manages the kitchen in compliance with state and local regulations and with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures food products are stored, labeled and discarded in accordance with local regulatory agencies and company policies.
• Keeps kitchen floor, counters, shelves, and related work areas safe and clean.
• Maintains safe refrigeration and storage of food products.
• Must be able to determine food temperatures and ensure that food is served and stored at appropriate temperatures.
• Correctly cleans, sanitizes and stores dishes and utensils.
• Implements all standards necessary to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment, including universal precautions.
• Maintains a clean, safe, healthy environment through scheduled cleaning and frequent visual checks.
• Understands and implements policies related to the exclusion of an ill or infected staff member in accordance with licensing and health department protocols.
• Participates in emergency drills in accordance with company and licensing requirements.
• Maintains kitchen equipment to ensure a safe environment that meets company and licensing safety standards.
• Understands and implements emergency procedures in case of emergency situations. When necessary, can administer CPR/First Aid, including lifting and carrying injured children.

• Keeps accurate inventory records and places food orders in accordance with school budget.
• Minimizes food waste while ensuring children are provided with minimum portions as well as an additional helping of food if desired.

• Maintains positive communications with families and staff.

Childcare demands physical fitness and mental acuity as staff care for children who cannot care for themselves. The Kitchen Staff:

• Must be capable of lifting and moving provisions averaging 10-50 pounds, up to 50 times daily.
• Able to stand approximately 95% of the workday, including the time spent on food preparation and cleaning responsibilities.
• Capable of safely handling knives and other sharp objects needed to prepare food.
• Able…