Responsible for providing necessary meals/snacks, adhering to dietary regulations and restrictions and managing the kitchen at the assigned site at Kohl’s Child Development Center (CDC), Kohl’s on-site childcare. Executes the day to day activities of running the kitchen for an assigned site from timely preparation and delivery of meals, inventory management to kitchen sanitation for an assigned CDC.

　　ACCOUNTABILITIES FOLLOW KOHL'S AND CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND STATE LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS AS IT PERTAINS TO MEAL COORDINATION AND EXECUTION

　　Provides timely preparation and delivery of meals – snacks and lunch to all classrooms as per the schedule, dietary requirements, allergy substitutions and in the right proportions

　　Manages the kitchen activities from washing dishes, cleaning and organizing the kitchen

　　Manages the kitchen inventory by tracking available stocks, rotating stocks to reduce wastage and placing orders to stock inventory

　　Maintains and upholds standards of kitchen sanitation, food handling procedures and nutrition are met including but not limited to all Kohl’s and State rules/regulations

　　Participates in menu ordering, order creation and placing orders

　　Contribute new ideas and recipes for menu planning

　　MAINTAIN NECESSARY CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES

　　Ensures necessary documentation around First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training is met on a bi-annual basis

　　Participates and fulfills annual training requirements in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition

　　Attend all staff meetings and recommended/required training

　　PROVIDE QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AT EACH INTERACTION

　　Work well and maintain open communication with all vendors, CDC staff, managers and business partners

　　Work with parents on any menu substitutions for their child

　　Greet parents and children throughout the center

　　Assist with parent and staff education and questions as it pertains to the menu, licensing regulations, portions, etc.

　　Work with teachers and committees to coordinate cooking and special snacks for special events

　　Supports cooking curriculum in accordance with WMELS standards and Creative Curriculum at the assigned site

　　ADDENDUMOVERSEE ALL OPENING AND CLOSING PROCEDURES

　　Open the building which includes checking voicemails, adjusting schedules and coordinating associate coverage

　　Oversee drop off and pick up process - ensure Wellness screenings are running smoothly, accompany children to and from classrooms while answer any questions from parents

　　Close the building which includes keeping track of children exiting and overseeing dismissing teachers for the day as classrooms get into ratio

　　Follow any and all necessary policies in the event of an emergency

　　QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED

　　Knowledge of proper food handling, nutritional standards, preparation, safety and sanitation

　　Strong math and reading skills

　　Effective decision-making skills

　　Detail oriented

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and interact effectively with others.

　　If hired, Drug Screen, Health Exam and TB test required

　　PREFERRED

　　Legible handwriting.

　　Experience with CACFP Meal Pattern requirements

　　First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training

　　Shaken Baby Syndrome Certified

　　Child Abuse/Neglect Certified

　　Customer service experience

　　Regular attendance is key to performing the job

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Ability to travel from Site 1 to Site 2 to Summer Camp when applicable

　　Able to lift 40lbs

　　Standing, sitting, squatting, bending, twisting, walking and moving at a fast pace

　　Flexibility within hours of operation