Childcare Kitchen Specialist — Safe Meals & Hygiene

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid and Infant CPR training

Job summary

STI is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to support meal preparation for a childcare setting. You will follow approved menus, prepare meals and snacks, and ensure safe handling and portion control.

The role requires adherence to dietary requirements, strong hygiene practices, and collaboration with cooks, aides, and staff to deliver meals on schedule. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation, particularly in a childcare or early childhood education setting, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Following recipes and meal plans to prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner items.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to safety standards, proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Inventory Management: Track ingredients, notify supervisors of low stock, assist with receipt and storage of supplies.
• Collaboration: Work with cooks, dietary aides, and managers to ensure timely service and dietary requirements.
• Customer Service: Interact with students, staff, or customers to serve meals and accommodate dietary needs.
• Record Keeping: Log temperatures, document usage, and manage waste according to procedures.
• Flexibility: Full-Time cooks to work weekends/holidays and follow health regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Basic math

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

STI is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to support meal preparation for a childcare setting. You will follow approved menus, prepare meals and snacks, and ensure safe handling and portion control.

The role requires adherence to dietary requirements, strong hygiene practices, and collaboration with cooks, aides, and staff to deliver meals on schedule. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is expected.