Highlights
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. Inventory & Budget: Manage food and kitchen supply stock, ordering items as needed while staying within the established budget.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Overland Park, Kansas |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
Description
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:
- Menu & Nutrition: Develop and execute weekly menus that meet nutritional guidelines and licensing requirements. Modify recipes to accommodate specific dietary restrictions.
- Kitchen Operations: Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks using established recipes. Ensure portion sizes are age-appropriate to promote healthy habits and minimize waste.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inventory & Budget: Manage food and kitchen supply stock, ordering items as needed while staying within the established budget.
- Documentation: Maintain precise records of food temperatures, inventory usage, and expense reports.
- Maintenance: Execute a daily and weekly deep-cleaning schedule for all kitchen equipment and surfaces. Report any equipment malfunctions immediately to management.
Requirements:
- Experience in high-volume food preparation, preferably in a dynamic childcare or school setting.
- Current Food Handler’s or ServSafe Certification.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Knowledge of state licensing requirements and nutritional standards.
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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.
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells
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