Preschool Kitchen Cook- Lionheart at Stone Myers

MORE THAN A JOB... A MISSION
At Lionheart, your work matters! You are here with a calling and you are on a mission with us.
OUR CORE VALUES
We are Christ followers passionate about reaching children and families with the Gospel, and out of our calling flows these.
• Intentional Relationships – We focus on cultivating relationships and encouraging others  • Tenacity – We are brave, resilient, and work with all our heart  • Heart to Serve – We joyfully serve others with humility and strength  
OUR VISION
To see children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centered child care centers across the country.
OUR MISSION
To partner with local churches to operate quality Christian preschool, after-school, and summer programs to reach unchurched children and their families.
REASONS WHY PEOPLE JOIN THE LIONHEART FAMILY
• Personal and Family Wellbeing - Our Total Rewards and Compensation program demonstrates our commitment to support the health and well-being of all our team members.• Spiritual Community - Leaders committed to your spiritual growth• Personal & Professional Development - Financial Peace University, RightNow Media, and more!• Flourishing Culture - Annually certified Best Christian Workplace since 2015
OUR TOTAL REWARDS AND BENEFITS
HEALTH, MEDICAL, PRESCRIPTION AND DENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
• Valuable, low-cost, low-deductible medical plan• Vision, dental, and disability insurance• Employee Assistance Program for mental health• Tuition Discounts
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
• Retirements saving with matching 403b plan• Competitive PTO, even for part-time staff• Annual employee wellness benefits• Financial Peace University classes to grow in money management
INTANGIBLE BENEFITS
• Continuing education credits• Bi-annual In-Service + monthly staff development• Career growth opportunities• RightNow Media subscription to stream 20,000+ videos for spiritual, personal, and leadership development
... and a lot more!
POSITION PURPOSE
The Kitchen Manager/Cook is responsible for the general supervision of the nutrition program and all related food services of the school, and for the supervision of all custodial services necessary to maintain facilities in a hygienic, safe, and presentable condition. 

Position Overview

• Job Title: Kitchen Manager
• Reports To: Academy Director
• Compensation: $15.00 - 18.00 per hour (based on Experience and Education)
• Requirements: Criminal Background Check required, food program experience and CACFP preferred
• Start Date: ASAP

Tasks

• Planning, making necessary purchases for, preparing, and serving meals and snacks to all children.
• Reviewing the food service program with the program administrator and/or nutritionist periodically and coordinating the program with the other activities of the school.
• Providing assistance to teachers for food and cooking experiences they may wish to plan for the classroom.
• Being familiar with minimum standards guidelines and food program requirements, including nutritional content of meals and food serving sizes.
• Being responsible for seeing that equipment is properly sanitized, put away, and that the kitchen is left in a safe and sanitary condition each day.
• Keeping an ongoing inventory of supplies.

Academy Tasks

• Performing simple laundry tasks.
• Participating in an ongoing in-service training program to expand knowledge of child development in order to understand and meet the needs of the students.
• Meeting all requirements for employment in staff handbook.
• Attending all staff meetings, training sessions, staff work days, parent conferences, parent open houses, graduation programs, and other special functions as scheduled by the director.
• Maintaining current First-Aid and CPR certification during employment.

Background, Experience and Education

• At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or GED certificate are required. 
• Experienced cook and knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition.
• A demonstrated ability to plan for economy in shopping and to plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals and snacks. 
• Understanding of hygienic facility maintenance, good housekeeping standards, state licensing, and accrediting standards.
• Hold a Kitchen Manager Certification or a Food Handlers Certification, or the willingness to obtain
• Food program experience and CACFP preferred

Critical Gifts

• Spiritual maturity - committed and passionate follower of Jesus Christ
• Desire to reach children and parents for Christ
• Friendliness and a warmth towards people
• Comfortable having spiritual conversations with children and adults