Daycare Kitchen Manager

Peace Lutheran Church; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls is seeking a dependable cook to prepare meals for our daycare center. The role includes food preparation, menu planning, inventory management, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and able to balance childcare meal requirements.

Schedule 9:30-1:30, Monday through Friday. Pay depends on qualifications and experience, with a focus on reliability and safety in a childcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Manager or Head Cook preferred.
• Experience in childcare meal preparation preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Exceptional attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for the daycare center.
• Plan menus and manage inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Balance needs of childcare meal requirements and schedules.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Childcare meal prep

Attendance reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, experienced cook to prepare for our Daycare center. This position is responsible for food preparation, menu planning, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and able to balance the needs in a licensed childcare meal requirements.

Schedule 9:30-1:30... Monday - Friday
Pay is dependent on qualifications / experience

Qualifications preferred

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Cook
• Experience in childcare meal preparation preferred
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds and stand for extended periods
• Exceptional Attendance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for prolonged period of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds