Center Kitchen Coordinator- Waukee

Waukee Kitchen CoordinatorWe’re looking for a dependable, organized, and caring food/distribution manager to join our childcare center team! This role is vital in providing healthy, properly portioned meals to young children while maintaining a clean, well-stocked kitchen. If you love cooking, enjoy working independently, and want to make a difference in children’s daily lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Details:

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am- 3:30pm

Hours: 6-7 hours/day (32-35 hours per week)

Pay: Starting at $16-$18/hour depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks according to planned menus and portion guidelines

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and tools

Monitor and maintain food inventory; order supplies as needed

Follow food safety regulations and allergy-specific protocols

Maintain accurate records of food usage, delivery logs, and inventory

Ensure timely meal preparation and delivery according to each center’s schedule

Apply today and help nourish little learners while working in a supportive, purpose-driven environment!

Some of the Amazing Benefits We Offer:

• Receive a staff childcare discount of up to 75% off
• Team engagement events
• Bonusly
• Get paid holidays off
• Accumulate paid vacation time during your first year
• Participate in paid training and paid staff development opportunities
• Earn referral bonuses

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Aflac is available
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Why New Creations?

WORKING IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT! New Creations provides a fun environment, exciting events & activities, and benefits beyond compare!

CARING FOR CHILDREN! You will be a part of one of the most rewarding careers, in one of the highest-quality childcare programs in Iowa! You will get to love and care for these children in a safe and fun learning environment!

BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS! You will love working for New Creations because you will get to develop lasting relationships with the children, their families, and your co-workers!

BEING PART OF A TEAM! You will work in an environment where your co-workers are friendly and helpful. We build a positive team by incorporating fun events and perks such as coffee, lunches, company activities, and community events!

If you are looking for a permanent career and want to be part of a fun, creative team that has a positive lifelong impact on children, you have come to the right place!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED
• Valid ServSafe or Food Safety in Childcare certification preferred
• Demonstrates qualities of an effective leader, including genuine concern for others, excellent

listening, and problem-solving capabilities. Presents concerns in a thoughtful, balanced manner,
compromises and/or in group situations seeks consensus when appropriate.

• State of Iowa background check and fingerprints shall determine that the applicant has not

been “convicted of a felony... has no criminal record that the commissioner reasonably believes
renders the person unsuitable to be employed in a childcare center.”

• Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
With or without reasonable accommodation, this position requires:

• Extensive standing and walking; sitting on the floor and on low (12”) chairs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Lifting and carrying children extensively in the infant/toddler program; less frequently in the

preschool program, but the children are heavier.

• Frequent moving of equipment (cots, tables, etc.).
• Exposure to unpleasant odors and fluids caused by vomit (occasional) and bodily elimination.
• Relatively frequent exposure to loud noises (baby crying, toys falling, and other common

occurrences of children at play).

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis
• Reliable and consistent.