Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

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

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.