Lead Kitchen Chef for Child Development Center

IDC Brand; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Development Centers in Washington state is seeking a Head Cook to prepare and season meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks, following USDA/CACFP and Head Start standards. You will coordinate with the Center Nurse and Manager, post menus, maintain inventory, and ensure food safety in a busy kitchen.

The role requires English and/or Spanish communication, at least a high school diploma, and the ability to work with diverse staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning meals.
• Experience in policy and procedure development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in cooking and risk management.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and/or Spanish.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nourishing, appetizing, attractive and well-balanced meals as required by USDA/CACFP and Head Start/ECEAP standards and WAC’s.
• Maintains all safety and sanitation standards in preparing, storing, and serving of all foods, in accordance with licensing requirements and agency procedures.
• Posts required health and food regulations and maintains required USDA daily meal planning records.
• Maintains current food inventory, dates items and rotates before placing on shelves when received from vendor; coordinates with Center Manager for purchases.
• Properly cleans/disinfects kitchen, cooking equipment, utensils, pots, dishes, refrigerators, ranges, and freezers daily.
• Coordinates with Teachers to plan nutrition-related classroom activities and participates in special center activities as needed.
• Provides adequate training to cook(s) and seeks professional growth via meetings and trainings.
• Maintains confidentiality of program and client/participants information at all times.

Skills

Meal planning

Policy & procedure development

Communication & interpersonal skills

Cooking & food safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Multitasking & deadlines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food safety equipment

Job description

Inspire Development Centers in Washington state is seeking a Head Cook to prepare and season meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks, following USDA/CACFP and Head Start standards. You will coordinate with the Center Nurse and Manager, post menus, maintain inventory, and ensure food safety in a busy kitchen.

The role requires English and/or Spanish communication, at least a high school diploma, and the ability to work with diverse staff and families.