Daycare Kitchen Staff

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL•Chicago, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Daycare Kitchen Staff at The Goddard School is responsibilities for any food management the franchisee delegates. The food manager must have a good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. We have a Food warming Kitchen and we cater fresh food every day, so primarily it is mostly prepping. The Daycare Kitchen staff will also be acting as Support staff at the Goddard School, who is responsible for any support tasks delegated by the management of the school.

Requirements

The ability to prepare food, handle and serve food, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
The ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s policies relating to food service and employment policies.
The ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, children, and parents.
Ability to plan and organize meals for various classrooms, dietary and medical restrictions
Inventory management – dating food stored and discarding food after recommended storage protocols
Ability to cut, chop, dice and puree fruits and other foods as required by the various age groups
Delivering food on time to all classrooms
Documenting process flow, meal plan, and other related workflows
Ability to create, understand and analyze data and excel work sheets for meal planning
The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
Willing to wear all the protective gear always as required by Food Handling regulations
A current Food Manager Certificate from recognized institution
A current Food Safety Manager Certificate (Approved by City of Chicago)
A current physical examination by a physician
A DCFS background check
High School Diploma
Must be fully CO-VID Vaccinated.

Nice To Haves

Childcare and/or daycare experience
Familiarity with HACCP Practices

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safe handling and preparation of all foods.
Document and maintain food temperature log in accordance with Food Handling Regulations
Preparing menus items including breakfast, lunch and two snacks.
Cleaning and Sanitizing Kitchen and Classrooms as needed
Serving food to all the classrooms
Ensuring that the menus are always in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to food handling.
Maintaining appropriate portion sizes.
Midday trash removal when needed
Filling of dispensers when needed
Provide classroom coverage during rest/nap times
Supply inventory management - planning, purchasing, organizing supplies needed for the kitchen
Be on time
Child drop-off/pick-up while adhering to set guidelines provided by the manager.
Support a code of ethical conduct
Cleaning and sanitizing
Active supervision
Helping teacher with resources
Assist staff with food distribution
Opening and closing Checklists
Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
Understand and adhere to the Goddard Systems Inc. Behavior Policy
Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
Other duties as assigned
Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities