Kids' Kitchen Lead & Menu Planner

Life; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance policy

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Development dollars

Casual dress

Job summary

Life.Church is seeking a StaffKids Kitchen Coordinator to oversee all food-related operations within the StaffKids program. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks while maintaining DHS and health department standards.

You will partner with the StaffKids Operations team to support daily programming, manage menus and inventory, and ensure a safe, clean, and engaging kitchen environment for children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler’s Certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Experience in food preparation, preferably in high-volume or childcare settings.
• Knowledge of child nutrition and age-appropriate meal planning.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve daily lunches and snacks for StaffKids.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure DHS compliance and maintain sanitary, safe kitchen operations.
• Develop monthly menus; adjust for nutrition, cost, and variety.
• Coordinate with StaffKids Operations for events and program needs.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Initiative to improve processes

Menu planning/creativity

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Life.Church is seeking a StaffKids Kitchen Coordinator to oversee all food-related operations within the StaffKids program. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks while maintaining DHS and health department standards.

You will partner with the StaffKids Operations team to support daily programming, manage menus and inventory, and ensure a safe, clean, and engaging kitchen environment for children.