Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,200.00 - $104,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
employee recognition programs
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Little Sunshine's Playhouse is a premier early childhood education center committed to fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for children. Known for its luxury and boutique brand experience, LSP combines high-quality educational programming with exceptional care, creating an environment where children can thrive physically, emotionally, socially, and academically. As a leader in early childhood education, LSP emphasizes the importance of holistic development, incorporating meaningful experiences across all aspects of a child’s day, including meals and snacks. With multiple school locations, the organization values consistency, safety, and excellence in every facet of its operations, especially in the food services offered to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food service management, or related field preferred
- 5+ 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
- 5+ years of leadership experience in culinary management
- 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 brand standards
- Ensure menus accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and cultural considerations
- Maintain alignment between curriculum themes and mealtime experiences
- Oversee compliance with all food safety regulations and develop SOPs for kitchen practices
- Conduct regular audits of kitchens to ensure quality and safety standards
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support for school chefs
- Assist in hiring school-level chefs and design culinary training programs
- Develop default menu sets and review all menus for nutritional and brand standards
- Create standardized recipe guides and partner with curriculum teams to integrate food into education
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor food costs
- Centralize ordering processes and maintain standardized guides for kitchen equipment and supplies
- Ensure mealtime presentation reflects luxury and family-style dining principles
- Collaborate with operations and marketing to promote the food services
- Gather and respond to family feedback to elevate satisfaction
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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