Nutrition Chef ConsultantContractor

Fremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A little about us Kidango () is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area we provide thousands of children especially those from low-income families with safe healthy nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve and drive change in early childhood education at the local state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social emotional and academic skills they need to learn grow and realize their potential.

Nutrition Chef Consultant (Part- Time Contract Position)

Location: FremontCA
Department: Nutrition
Reports To: Director of Nutrition
Employment Type: Independent Contractor/Consultant

Pay Rate: $160/hour

Job Summary:

Kidango is seeking a qualified Chef Consultant to provide expert guidance and hands-on support to our kitchen team in delivering high-quality nutritious and culturally relevant catering services for family engagement events. This consultant will play a key role in enhancing our programs ability to serve fresh healthy meals and snacks prepared by our on-site nutrition kitchen supporting our broader goals around wellness and whole-child development. Our Head Start program is committed to promoting healthy eating habits and providing families with resources that empower them to make nutritious choices. Through this consultation we aim to strengthen our family engagement events by aligning them with our wellness goals and the Head Start standards for physical health and nutrition.

The average expected hours of work per month will range flexible based on project needs and event schedule. between Approximately 6 months through June 30 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide menu planning support to ensure nutritious appealing and culturally diverse meals for family engagement events.
Develop and document catering protocols that promote efficiency food safety and consistency in food preparation.
Train kitchen staff on menu preparation presentation food safety and healthy cooking methods.
Offer on-site support during events and kitchen operations as needed to ensure quality and consistency.
Collaborate with program staff to align food offerings with Head Start standards and our organizations wellness and nutrition goals.
Provide guidance on special diets including allergies cultural food preferences and other dietary restrictions.
Recommend strategies for incorporating locally sourced seasonal and minimally processed ingredients where feasible.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Culinary Arts Degree/Diploma
Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) Registered Dietitian (RD) or comparable nutrition credential
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the food service or culinary industry
Experience working in a school-based early childhood or community program setting
Proven experience developing catering menus for children and family-oriented events
Demonstrated experience training and supporting kitchen line staff
Familiarity with Head Start and/or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) nutrition standards
Must live locally in the bay area

Preferred Skills

Ability to assess kitchen layouts equipment needs and workflow processes to optimize staff movement and production
Strong skills in creating training programs managing kitchen teams and fostering a positive high-performance culture
In-depth knowledge of HACCP sanitation and local health regulations
Strong understanding of healthy meal planning and special dietary needs (e.g. allergies vegetarian gluten-free)
Strong leadership communication and collaboration skills
Ability to design creative cost-effective and nutritious menus
Culturally responsive approach to menu development and family engagement

Additional Documentation Needed Upon Job Offer:

W-9 Form Fully Completed
Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) Registered Dietitian (RD) or comparable nutrition credential
Proof of General Professional Liability Insurance and Wrokers Compensation Insurance
Resume/CV

Compensation

$160$160 USD

Additional Requirements

Must pass a health screening and TB test
Must pass background fingerprint clearance
Valid Driver License
Must be 18 years or older
The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Perks

An opportunity to improve real lives solve hard problems and change the world
Friendly supportive and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
A comprehensive industry-leading benefits package
Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

Drug-Free Workplace

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race color religion age gender sexual orientation marital status national origin citizenship the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified veteran status genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by local state or federal law other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures hiring advancement transfers reductions in force discharge compensation training or other terms conditions and privileges of employment.

EEO

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidangos culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds experiences abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

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A little about us Kidango () is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest ch...