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Job Description
Food Preparation – 45%
- Prepare appealing, nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with State of Kansas and CACFP regulations.
- Serve meals/snacks on schedule and adjust menus for special dietary needs.
- Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards for all kitchen users.
- Operate dishwasher and ensure minimal dirty dish accumulation.
- Follow state dishwashing regulations to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Keep kitchen organized, clean, and safe at all times.
- Lock drawers per licensing regulations; arrange repairs for malfunctioning equipment.
- Assist with minor repairs and semester-end cleaning tasks.
- Develop menus that meet CACFP guidelines, nutritional standards, and budget requirements.
- Review menus with supervisors and plan substitutions as needed.
- Maintain accurate CACFP and state-required records; assist with annual audits and reviews.
- Wash, dry, and promptly return clean laundry to classrooms.
- Monitor and schedule laundry facilities for teacher use.
- Create shopping lists, purchase groceries, and manage within budget constraints.
- Maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies.