Childcare Kitchen Coordinator

Mochildcareaware; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Deferred compensation plans

Paid holidays

Childcare discount

Generous vacation and sick leave

Life and disability insurance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Boone County is launching a first-of-its-kind childcare center for public safety families, with flexible hours from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Kitchen Coordinator will plan meals, manage inventory, ensure health compliance, and support classroom needs.

This full-time, non-exempt role starts at $21.52/hour and offers competitive benefits. Key duties include menu planning, grocery shopping, and collaboration with staff to meet dietary needs, while maintaining safety and service standards for

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and compliant with state/licensing rules.
• Valid Food Handlers certification or willing to obtain before start date; Food Manager certification within 6 months.
• At least six months of experience in food service.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within a set timeframe.
• Must pass background check and medical examination as required by licensing and policy.
• Maintain employment eligibility by meeting all licensing, certification, background check, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks.
• Shop for groceries, manage inventory, and ensure dietary guidelines are met.
• Prepare meals and coordinate with staff to meet children's dietary needs.
• Provide classroom support to cover breaks or fill-ins as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

CPR

First Aid Certification

Food Handler Certification

Food Manager Certification (within 6

Job description

About This Role

Boone County is proud to launch abrand-new, first-of-its-kind Childcare Center dedicated to serving our public safety families.This innovative center will provide high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and developmentallyappropriate environmentthat supports the unique schedules and needs of emergency personnel families.

Many public safety families struggle to find childcare that accommodates their unusual and often unpredictable schedules. To better support our employees and their families, our center will initially offer flexible, scheduled childcare seven days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. This initial program structure creates a strong foundation, with the potential to expand hours and services in the future.

We are seeking aKitchen Coordinatorwho will work collaboratively with all staff to create a high-quality childcare program that ensures operational excellence, maintains regulatory compliance, supports children’s growth, promotes well-being, and strengthens partnerships with families.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a childcare center from the ground up while supporting the families who serve our community every day.

What You’ll Do

The Kitchen Coordinator ensures that nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks are prepared and served in accordance with health, safety, and dietary guidelines. This role includes menu planning, grocery shopping, inventory management, food preparation, compliance with state and local health regulations, and coordination with staff to meet children’s dietary needs. This position also provides support in the classroom to cover breaks or fill-in as needed.

Position Details

• Status:Full-time,non-exempt, benefited
• Schedule:6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; possibly evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Starting Hourly Salary:Starting from $21.52 per hour, commensurate with experience. Potential for shift differential.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old, in accordance with applicable state or licensing regulations.
• A valid Food Handlers certification (or obtain before employment begins) and must be willing to obtain Food Manager certification within 6 months of employment.
• At least six months of experience in food service.
• Candidates must hold current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it within a designated time frame.
• Must pass a background check and medical examination as required by applicable licensing regulations, federal, state, and Boone County policies.
• Must maintain employment eligibility by meeting all state licensing, certification, background check, and training requirements.

Benefits

• Boone County Government offers one of the most competitive public-sector benefit packages in the region:
• Health,dental &vision insurance startingdayone (Including medical/dental plans with no employee premium options!)
• Pensionplan
• Twomatchingdeferredcompensationplans
• 14paidholidays
• Childcare discount
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• No-cost life and disability insurance options
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• This is stability, security, and service,all in one career move.