Love to Cook? Looking for a Career That Matters? Imagine a job where your cooking helps children grow, families thrive, and your evenings and weekends are your own. Child Development Resources (CDR) is looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Manager/Cook to prepare nutritious meals for infants, toddlers, and staff in our Early Head Start program. This is more than a food service position—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's life. If you're dependable, enjoy cooking, take pride in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and want to work for an organization that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As Kitchen Manager/Cook, you'll oversee the daily operation of the Early Head Start kitchen and ensure nutritious, appealing meals are prepared safely and served on time.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and preparing nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that meet USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Preparing meals appropriate for infants and toddlers, including formula preparation, purees, and modified textures. Accommodating food allergies, physician-prescribed diets, and special nutritional needs. Ordering food and kitchen supplies while managing inventory and minimizing waste. Maintaining accurate food production records, temperature logs, menus, and regulatory documentation. Ensuring compliance with USDA, CACFP, Virginia Department of Health, and agency food safety standards. Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen. Collaborating with classroom staff to support children's nutritional needs and family-style dining experiences. We're Looking for Someone Who Enjoys preparing healthy, high-quality meals. Takes pride in organization, cleanliness, and food safety. Is dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage daily kitchen operations. Enjoys working with children and being part of a collaborative team. Believes that every child deserves healthy meals prepared with care. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Experience in commercial, school, childcare, healthcare, or institutional food service preferred. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within three months of hire). Knowledge of

USDA CACFP

requirements is a plus (training provided). Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an active kitchen environment. Successful completion of required background checks and health screening. Join Our Team At Child Development Resources, our mission is simple: supporting the people who support families. We know that great programs begin with great employees. When you join CDR, you become part of a caring team that values respect, teamwork, inclusion, and service. Your work will matter every day—and so will you. Why You'll Love Working at CDR Work-Life Balance Monday-Friday schedule Daytime hours No evenings, weekends, or major holidays Predictable schedule that allows you to enjoy time with family and friends Outstanding Benefits Competitive salary Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance 6% contribution to your 401k Paid holidays, including 2 weeks of paid winter and spring breaks Generous paid vacation and sick leave Professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources A Meaningful Career Every meal you prepare helps children build healthy habits, supports their development, and provides families with peace of mind. At CDR, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that believes every child deserves the best possible start in life. If you're ready to combine your culinary skills with meaningful work, we'd love to welcome you to the CDR family. Apply today! CDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.