Food Manager at Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek in Frederick, MD

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Food Manager to join our team. The Food Manager is responsible for preparing and distributing meals, maintaining kitchen and food-related supplies, and ensuring a safe, clean, and organized environment. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling a variety of tasks beyond traditional food service, including minor building maintenance and event support.

Essentials Duties & Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Distribution:

• Plans and prepares snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus and nutrition regulations
• Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom
• Removes trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly
• Follows standards of personal hygiene, safety, and sanitation and ensures that other staff in the kitchen do the same
• Keeps kitchen organized and clean, including appliances, cabinets, and all inventory
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested
• Accepts temporary work assignments when regularly scheduled personnel are not available
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Obtain weekly allergy lists from the Director and remind teachers of children with allergies.
• Handle milk and perishable food products safely and appropriately.
• Label all food items with the date upon arrival.
• Ensure kitchen remains neat and organized.

Inventory & Ordering:

• Keep track of supply orders and reorder as needed.
• Monitor food and supply inventory according to allergies and needs.
• Check and verify inventory against orders.
• Place orders from US Foods and other vendors as required.

Supply & Food Runs:

• Conduct supply runs to nearby stores as needed.
• Pick up weekly food from stores such as Costco and Walmart.
• Pick up breakfast for staff and lunch for special events.

Event & Activity Support:

• Set up and clean up for water play days during summer camp.
• Assist with setup and cleanup for staff or student events.

Facility & Maintenance Support:

• Perform minor building maintenance tasks, such as plunging toilets and restocking paper towel dispensers.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food service or kitchen management is must.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies as needed.
• Comfortably performing minor maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.