Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Retirement Plan
employee recognition programs
collaborative work environment
Parental leave
Job Description
Little Sunshine's Playhouse is a renowned early childhood education provider known for creating engaging and nurturing environments for children. Operating luxury and boutique brand schools, Little Sunshine's Playhouse prides itself on delivering not only exceptional educational experiences but also high-quality services that reflect its brand values. One key aspect that sets Little Sunshine's Playhouse apart is its commitment to offering nutritious, wholesome meals that are both child-friendly and aligned with premium standards. The company is deeply invested in ensuring that every component of a child's day supports healthy development, including food services that are safe, appealing, and integrated into the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food service management, or related field preferred
- Five plus years of leadership experience in culinary management preferably in childcare, school, healthcare, or hospitality settings
- Strong knowledge of USDA child nutrition guidelines and food safety standards
- Proven experience in menu development, cost control, and vendor management
- Experience in training, mentoring, and hiring culinary staff across multiple locations
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
- Five or more years of leadership experience in culinary management preferably in childcare, school, healthcare, or hospitality settings
- Strong knowledge of USDA child nutrition guidelines and food safety standards
- Proven experience in menu development, cost control, and vendor management
- Experience in training, mentoring, and hiring culinary staff across multiple locations
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Job Duties
- Develop and implement seasonal, rotational menus that are USDA-compliant, age-appropriate, and reflective of LSP’s brand
- Ensure menus accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and cultural considerations
- Maintain alignment between curriculum themes and mealtime experiences
- Oversee compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations
- Develop SOPs for kitchen practices including food storage, portion sizes, temperature logs, and allergen safety
- Conduct regular audits of kitchens to ensure consistent quality and safety standards
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support for all school chefs
- Assist in the hiring process for school-level chefs
- Design and deliver Culinary Training Week for new chefs
- Provide ongoing professional development for culinary staff
- Create and distribute mini-operations manuals for each kitchen
- Recognize excellence through Chef of the Month program
- Develop default menu sets for schools to adopt
- Review and approve all menus for nutritional and brand compliance
- Create standardized recipe guides
- Partner with educational leaders to integrate food into curriculum
- Execute culinary planning for special events
- Build and maintain relationships with food vendors
- Negotiate vendor contracts and monitor performance
- Track and control food costs while maintaining quality
- Centralize ordering processes across schools
- Create standardized ordering guides for kitchen equipment and supplies
- Ensure mealtime presentation reflects luxury and family-style dining
- Collaborate with operations and marketing to enhance brand experience
- Gather and respond to family feedback on food services
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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