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We are seeking a Chef (Part-Time) to work onsite at a childcare provider in Columbus. this will be working 20 hours/week between Sept 8th, 2026 to May 28th, 2027. We are able to target $30-35/hr as a pay rate.
Position Description Summary:
Responsible for training staff on culinary techniques to maintain Head Start Performance Standards and CACFP regulations requires a focus on scratch cooking, nutrient retention, and compliance with updated meal patterns that emphasize whole grains, lean proteins, and low-sodium, low-sugar ingredients. Training should empower food service staff to move beyond processed, convenience foods, utilizing methods like roasting, steaming, and sautéing to increase consumption of nutritious, appealing meals for young children.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Training & Education:
Using Nutrition Supplemental Curriculums approved by the Director of Nutrition Services, delivers evidence-based workshops to Head Start staff, parents, and children on food education, cooking techniques, and food safety to promote wellness.

Operational and Regulatory Compliance: Training staff in culinary techniques to ensure meals are both nutritious and compliant:
Healthy Cooking Methods: Emphasize baking, roasting, steaming, poaching, and sautéing. Training should empower food service staff to move beyond processed, convenience foods, utilizing methods like roasting, steaming, and sautéing to increase consumption of nutritious, appealing meals for Head Start children.
Nutrient Retention: Train staff to avoid overcooking vegetables, utilizing quick steaming to keep food crisp and preserving vitamins.

 Scratch Cooking/Flavor Enhancement: Teach methods to reduce sodium and
added sugars by using herbs, spices, citrus, and aromatics instead of salt and
sauces high in sodium.

Menu Planning: Assist the food service team in developing, planning, and testing
recipes for nutritional value and student appeal.

 Standardized Recipes: Re-train staff to use and trust standardized recipes,
including converting them to fit the number of children served, which ensures
nutritional consistency. Teaching staff about portion control and food waste
reduction.

 Ingredient Substitution: Techniques for substituting whole grains for refined grains
and using healthier cooking oils.

Use of Modern Kitchen Equipment: Train staff in how to properly use and maintain
all modern commercial kitchen equipment.

Production Records: Ensure staff understand how to document recipes, food
substitutions, and meal quantities for audits.

Food Safety and Quality: Train on proper food holding temperatures and, for
vegetables, timing preparation to prevent overcooking under warmers.

Qualifications

Education:
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Hospitality Management-Culinary Arts, usually a
2-year program, combines technical skill development with foundational management

training, typically requiring only entry-level experience. Alternatively, a 12-month Culinary
Arts Professional Certificate requires prior experience (2-3 years) and demonstrates
immediate competency.

Certification and License:
Ohio Food Protection Manager Certificate. Culinary Arts Professional Certificate. CPR/First
Aid card preferred. Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.

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