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Child Care Kitchen Manager/Chef

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Clark County Child Development Center

Winchester, KY (In Person)

$31,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

The position of a Cook is an important role in the early childhood environment. The Cook will work alongside the director to plan and implement nutritious meals that meet regulatory compliance. Serving between 150 and 300 children.
  • MUST have experience in CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program). Must have experience in all areas to qualify.
  • Cook and Serve
  • Attendance
  • Membership Roster
  • Menu
  • Meals Served Count
  • Expenditures- Food ordering and receipts.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Assist the director in creating menus that meet regulatory requirements
  • Post current menus
  • Prepare nutritious meals and snacks following safe food preparation guidelines
  • Provide substitute meals to meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements
  • Prepare food in a timely manner that meets the daily food service schedule
  • Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and food storage areas
  • Maintain food inventories
  • Monitor safe food storage temperatures and cleaning for the refrigerator and freezer
  • Maintain all documentation associated with food service, as well as all food program paperwork.
  • Implement health, safety and sanitation procedures throughout the day
  • All other duties as assigned Job Responsibilities to maintain employment:
  • Have current Food Handler's Certification and Kitchen Managers Certificate
  • Update TB skin test every two years
  • Complete 15 hours of professional development annually and implement what you have learned
  • Complete a professional development plan with the director annually
  • Complete a staff evaluation with the director annually
  • Complete CPR/First Aid certification every two years
  • Complete the 1.5 hour Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training in the first year of hire
  • Complete 6 hours of Orientation in the first 90 days of hire
  • Follow and implement all center policies and procedures on a daily basis
  • Follow all Federal Food Program policies Qualifications required for employment:
  • Proof of high school diploma/GED/Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC)
  • Complete the National Background Check Program for Kentucky and any out of state background checks
  • Provide a TB skin test or health professional statement
  • Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$12.00 - $18.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have experience with Ky Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? Must have experience in all areas to qualify. Cook and Serve Attendance Membership Roster
  • Menu
  • Meals Served Count
  • Expenditures- Food ordering and receipts.
Describe some of your daily responsibilities involving the Food Program.
Experience:
CACFP:
1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Winchester, KY 40391 (Required)
Work Location:
In person