Position Overview
The Kitchen Manager/Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking for children, values healthy nutrition, and thrives in an organized, independent role.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with Goddard School menus and USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines in a timely manner
- Plan menus, order food, and manage inventory within budget
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with local and state health regulations
- Accommodate food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special meal plans
- Complete required food production records and documentation
- Collaborate with school leadership and teaching staff to support a positive school environment
- Follow all Goddard School policies, procedures, and licensing requirements
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a cook, chef, or kitchen manager (childcare, school, or healthcare setting preferred)
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to manage time, multitask, and work independently
- Passion for providing nutritious meals for children
- Must meet all Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) childcare licensing requirements, including background checks
- Food handler or food manager certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, or standing for long periods of time.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Consistent weekday schedule (no evenings or weekends)
- Paid training and professional development
- Supportive leadership and positive work environment
- Opportunity to be part of a brand-new school from the ground up
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.
