Child Care Kitchen Lead & Menu Planner (Breakfast/Lunch)

University of Central Missouri; Center (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Missouri is seeking a cook/food service worker for the Child Care Centers Foster-Knox in Warrensburg. You will prepare and serve meals, create weekly menus, and manage shopping lists.

Morning hours, 25 hours per week, with an anticipated start in November 2026. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least six months of food preparation experience; nutrition background preferred and responsibilities include record-keeping, safety, and coordinating

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in food preparation/cooking.
• Nutrition background/training preferred.
• Lead worker: assigns, trains, schedules, oversees, or reviews the work of others.
• 1-3 student employees, including a Graduate Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch following established menu, serving sizes and times.
• Review and revise recipes for bulk food production.
• Create weekly menus and shopping lists.
• Organize and/or prepare snacks following established menu, serving sizes and times.
• Establish a routine that enables baked goods to be prepared in advance.
• Maintain complete, accurate records of weekly food purchases and production forms.
• Analyze and develop cost-effective menus and shopping lists; purchase local items; inventory and request purchases.
• Oversee proper maintenance of the kitchen and supplies; ensure safety, sanitation, and cleanliness; assist with laundry as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Supervisory ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Central Missouri is seeking a cook/food service worker for the Child Care Centers Foster-Knox in Warrensburg. You will prepare and serve meals, create weekly menus, and manage shopping lists.

Morning hours, 25 hours per week, with an anticipated start in November 2026. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least six months of food preparation experience; nutrition background preferred and responsibilities include record-keeping, safety, and coordinating