Job Description

Summary

Clemson Child Development Center is in search of a food service manager to plan & prepare meals according to the USDA Food Program Guidelines. This position is vital to our Center\'s mission and care of our children. Previous food service industry experience is required and needs to be someone who enjoys working with children and their nutritional needs.

Who We Are:
Clemson Child Development Center was founded over 50 years ago as a non-profit childcare facility with the mission to serve all children in the Clemson area with affordable, high-quality childcare and a preschool education in a diverse learning environment. The tradition of excellence continues with an A+ ABC Quality Rating and the 4K Frist Steps Program taught at CCDC. Our teachers foster learning and development through creative, cognitive, social and physical activities appropriate for each age group. We are a full-service childcare center providing care and meals for children six weeks to 4 years old.

CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status

Duties

Includes but not limited to:

• Plan & prepare menus according to USDA Food Program Guidelines
• Order/Purchase food/non-food supplies needed
• Prepare food to USDA guideline & nutrition standards and recipes
• Keep food items & non-food items organized
• Follow all DSS/USDA/DEHEC Guidelines for food preparation, storage & kitchen cleanliness
• Supervise kitchen assistant
• Work with teachers on identifying children with food allergies
• Identify foods children like to reduce food waste
• Clean, wash & put away all items used in food preparation & service
• Manage food budget for month
• Assist with special events put on by CCDC teachers and leadership

• At least one year of food service/ kitchen management or two years of food service experience
• 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED certificate
• Must pass all state & federal background checks required to work in childcare facility.
• A joy for working with children
• Strong work ethic & consistent attendance to work
• Attention to detail
• General understanding of early childhood nutrition
• Basic computer skills needed to order food from USDA food program website
• Budget Management experience
• Ability to lift 30lbs, move tables & chairs and bend down to pick up objects off the floor
• Willingness to learn and to continue to develop program to growing needs of CCDC

• Employee discount on childcare
• Paid time off for all major holidays
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Continuous education credits offered