Chef for Childcare Center

St. Luke's Methodist Church is a multi-campus faith community whose mission is to share God's love and bring hope to the world. The church offers traditional and contemporary worship services at multiple campuses, as well as an online worship option, creating accessible ways for individuals and families to connect. Since 1969, St. Luke's has operated three Children's Centers that provide supportive, safe, and loving care in a Christian environment, helping children grow spiritually, socially, and emotionally. All centers are accredited by the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) and hold a 5-Star rating with the Oklahoma Quality Rating and Improvement System, underscoring a strong commitment to excellence in early childhood care.

About the role

The Children's Center Kitchen Manager/Lead Cook will participate in all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, food service, and kitchen cleanliness and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Monday through Friday preparation and serving of the children’s center breakfast, lunches, and afternoon snacks
• Clean up, dishes, and setting up for next day service
• Assist with preparation, cooking, and serving of church-sponsored and/or outside community events as needed
• Daily, weekly, or monthly maintenance and cleaning of the kitchen according to the cleaning lists
• Assist with managing food rotation, kitchen organization, ordering, and checking in orders
• Fill out federal food paperwork on a daily basis
• Perform any other reasonable tasks or functions as requested
• Assist with overseeing contract staff when applicable

Requirements

• Experience with institutional cooking
• Ability to work with a team or on own initiative
• A positive attitude and commitment to high standards in food quality and kitchen cleanliness
• Understanding that the ministry of St. Luke’s is an ever-growing, ever-changing environment and willingness to accommodate all requests not covered in this posting
• Willing and able to abide by St. Luke’s Values and Guiding Principles
• Service and hospitality driven
• Must be able to lift boxes weighing 80 lbs. or more
• Must pass a background check and provide 3 professional references

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday - Friday, 7 am to approximately 2 pm. Candidate must be flexible, as hours are subject to change during events.