Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

The Kitchen Team Member at The Goddard School is primarily responsible for food management at the center. The candidate must have good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. We have a food warming kitchen, so primarily it is mostly prepping. The Kitchen Team Member will also be acting as support staff at the Goddard School, who is responsible for any support tasks delegated by the management of the school.

We are looking for a full time Kitchen Team Member to join our team!

Responsibilities of a Kitchen Team Member include:

· The ability to prep and portion food, handle and serve food, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

· The ability to understand and comply with the policies relating to food service and employment policies.

· The ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, children, and parents.

· Ability to plan and organize meals for various classrooms, including for children with dietary and medical restrictions.

· Dating food stored and discarding food after recommended storage protocols.

· Delivering food on time to all classrooms

· Inventory Management for items used in kitchen, classrooms and common area

· The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies · May need to be in classroom during breaks and assisting teachers

Qualifications

Food Handler certificate

All employees will undergo a DCFS background check and will need a physical

Must have CPR certification

A current City of Chicago Food Service Manager Certificate (preferred)

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a generous childcare discount, and a 401K.

Your professional development is prioritized! We will train you and support you in building a career in early childhood education. Many of our schools offer flexible hours to accommodate classes and provide other opportunities to support your certification to become a teacher. We pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can grow your teaching career with us.

You will be a part of a supportive team! Everyone gets support from our school leadership every step of the way to help develop and grow.

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

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.