Kitchen Manager/Chef

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Childcare Discounts
• No Nights or Weekends
• 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.