Daycare Cook Overland Park (Stonepost), KS

Daycare Cook

Full Time • Overland Park (Stonepost), KS
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
The Goddard School is seeking a School Cook to manage our daily culinary operations. You will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, kid-friendly meals while maintaining a high standard of kitchen safety and sanitation. The ideal candidate blends culinary expertise with strong organizational skills to manage inventory and meet all regulatory requirements.
 
Core Responsibilities:
  1. Menu & Nutrition: Develop and execute weekly menus that meet nutritional guidelines and licensing requirements. Modify recipes to accommodate specific dietary restrictions.
  2. Kitchen Operations: Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks using established recipes. Ensure portion sizes are age-appropriate to promote healthy habits and minimize waste.
  3. Compliance & Safety: Maintain a "Health Department Ready" kitchen at all times. Adhere to all state licensing, sanitation, and food handling protocols. Maintain precise temperature logs for food and refrigeration.
  4. Grocery Order and Pickups: Coordinate and execute the physical pickup of groceries and kitchen supplies from local vendors. Ensure all items are transported safely, maintaining the cold chain for perishable goods.
  5. Inventory & Budget: Manage food and kitchen supply stock, ordering items as needed while staying within the established budget.
  6. Documentation: Maintain precise records of food temperatures, inventory usage, and expense reports.
  7. Maintenance: Execute a daily and weekly deep-cleaning schedule for all kitchen equipment and surfaces. Report any equipment malfunctions immediately to management.
Requirements:
  1. Experience in high-volume food preparation, preferably in a dynamic childcare or school setting.
  2. Current Food Handler’s or ServSafe Certification.
  3. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  4. Knowledge of state licensing requirements and nutritional standards.
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour




Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

 

 

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Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor, LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each School, and the franchise owner(s) set their own compensation and benefit programs, which vary by location. Many locations offer benefits such as:
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
Childcare reimbursement/discount
Retirement plan benefits
Tuition reimbursement