Kitchen Manager

WORK WITH CHILDSTRIVE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

ChildStrive began as a dream shared by a small group of parents who wanted a better future for their children with special needs. Every day, ChildStrive team members continue to grow that dream through dynamic, research-based programs that improve the lives of children and families in our community.

At ChildStrive, we believe that hiring staff that reflects our multi-ethnic and multi-racial clients increases resiliency, equity, and capacity in our community. We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace for all individuals and to offer opportunities for mentorship. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups, veterans, multi-lingual individuals to apply for our open positions.

We invite highly skilled, dedicated professionals to join our team of therapists, educators, nurses, counselors and administrative support.  We have a current opportunity for a Kitchen Manager in our ECEAP Program.

POSITION SUMMARY

Kitchen Manager

Program: ECEAP                               Location:  Everett                                     Schedule:  0.5 FTE

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for maintaining a sanitary commercial kitchen, ensuring compliance with state licensing and Health and Safety standards, and to contribute to a nutritionally sound and inviting mealtime experience for the children in our preschool.

There is a strong likelihood that this role may grow over the next year, to include community-based kitchen projects, with additional work hours added.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1- 2 years experience working in commercial kitchen, child care center or school cafeteria
• Ability to create healthy menu for children while providing nutritionally equivalent for children with allergies
• Pass a Washington State Criminal Background Check, allowing you to work with small children
• TB test documentation
• Complete Food Handler’s Permit training online within 3 days of hire
• Complete CPR/1st AID training within 30 days of hire (external)
• Complete HIPAA and Blood-borne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire (internal)
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English
• Ability to take public transportation or drive to work reliably each day
• Ability to accept feedback provided and use it for personal growth
• Flu and MMR shots highly encouraged
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and move large cans of food (up to 10 lbs) to high shelves
• Organization, timeliness, and flexibility

BENEFITS

In addition to our supportive workplace environment you’ll enjoy excellent benefits that may include:

• Competitive wages
• Matching 403(b) contributions
• Healthcare package
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible schedule
• Continuing education
• Professional Development
• To be considered for this position email your resume and cover letter to:

employment@childstrive.org

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1963, ChildStrive is a growing non-profit agency serving children and families in Snohomish and north King Counties.  We are pioneers and respected leaders in providing family centered parenting support and early intervention services to pregnant women and young children birth through 3 years old.

ChildStrive partners with families to support young children’s success in daily life and in the community.

Our vision is that all children will succeed in school and in life.

We serve our community through four programs:

Early Intervention serves families with children birth to three years of age who have a developmental delay or identified disability;

Nurse Family Partnership serves first time pregnant women who are 25 years of age or younger through pregnancy and until their child turns two years of age;

Parents as Teachers serves families who are pregnant or have a young child who are living with trauma or chronic hardships, including housing instability or poverty.

Community Engagement provides community-level services, including consultation to child care providers working with families in crisis, parenting support groups, and early learning opportunities.

ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) is a high-quality preschool and family development program for underserved families in partnership with Snohomish County and the State of Washington.

At ChildStrive our workplace is a direct reflection of our work with the families we serve.

• We ask our families about their hopes and dreams and we recognize that the hope of dreams of our staff extend beyond their work life.
• We build family capacity through strength based coaching, reflection, and information sharing.   Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, we systematically support our staff to reach their full potential.  You’ll work alongside talented professionals and have built-in opportunities for continuing education, reflective supervision, pursuing your passions and sharing your knowledge.
• We collaborate with families and our community partners in meaningful, effective ways; relationships are at the core of our work.  You’ll find a trusted “home” on your transdisciplinary work team and experience the results of deep, authentic collaboration across the agency.
• We continually adapt and improve to best meet our families’ needs, and maintain accountability in the process.  Whether working with a challenging family, or improving agency wide effectiveness, you’ll roll up your sleeves to solve problems and have the freedom to implement solutions.  Our “intent based leadership” philosophy means that every employee takes responsibility for ChildStrive’s success and how we accomplish our mission.

ChildStrive participates in the E-Verify program and is an equal opportunity employer

EEOC/AA – All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or natural origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam era or other veterans’ status, or mental or physical handicap.

Learn more by visiting www.childstrive.org

This program participates in Early Achievers.