Early Learning Center CookKitchen Manager FullTime

Milestones Learning Center; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Milestones Learning Center in Murray, KY is seeking a full-time cook/kitchen manager to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children from 6 weeks to five years old. The role requires experience in a fast-paced kitchen and the ability to work independently while coordinating with classroom and administrative staff.

You will follow CACFP guidelines, manage food orders, rotate stock, and maintain daily kitchen sanitation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and with classroom staff.
• Will follow CACFP guidelines and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Receive, rotate and store food orders; conduct weekly inventory.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation daily.
• Ensure CACFP compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Ability to work independently

Team coordination with staff

Education

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Milestones Learning Center is searching for a hardworking, dependable individual to join our team as a full-time cook/kitchen manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and will be comfortable working alone to prepare and serve meals and snacks to the children in our care. Prior experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with prior experience (particularly in an early learning center), a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification, or a valid ServSafe Manager certification will be given special consideration. If they don't already have it, the successful candidate will be required to obtain their ServSafe Food Manager certification within the first six months of employment.

Our team members work together to create a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children 6 weeks through five years old. The cook/kitchen manager is a vital member of our team and works closely with classroom and administrative staff to ensure that every child is served a nutrious breakfast, lunch, and snack every day. The cook/kitchen manager is responsible for following all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and adhering to all local and state health department regulations. Other responsibilities include receiving and putting away food orders, rotating stock, taking a weekly food inventory, dishes, and cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen daily.

We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications and guarantee regular performance-based raises. We offer a flexible work schedule with eight paid holidays per year, and team members begin earning additional paid time off with the very first hour worked. Candidates must submit to and pass state and federal backgrounds check as a condition of employment.