Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $57,999.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The School District of Philadelphia is a prominent public education institution serving over 200,000 students across the city of Philadelphia. As one of the largest urban school districts in the United States, it is committed to providing educational opportunities that foster student success and community engagement. The district's mission centers on innovation, equity, and excellence, aimed at making Philadelphia the fastest improving school district in the nation. With a focus on collaboration among schools, families, and communities, the district strives to develop leaders who are passionate about student achievement and educational transformation. It actively seeks professionals dedicated to supporting diverse... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Chef Manager in a school district or other institutional food service company
- Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within sixty days of hire
- Proven ability to manage food service staff and budget responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Experience in culinary training and development
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Chef Manager in a school district or other institutional food service company
- Demonstrated knowledge of food service operations, culinary trends and processes, and safe food handling
- Ability to plan and direct culinary operations and apply HACCP principles
- Proficient in maintaining records, reports, and using nutrition software
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- ServSafe Certification obtained within sixty days of position start
Job Duties
- Oversees and manages food preparation, service quality, and customer satisfaction, including menu development for daily meals and special events
- Oversees food service operations at assigned locations, ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, USDA, and District standards
- Trains and mentors Food Service staff, promoting best practices and setting measurable performance goals
- Ensures compliance with District policies, labor standards, supply chain protocols, and waste management procedures
- Collaborates with various District departments to support operations and communicates critical issues to leadership
- Develops, conducts, and coordinates culinary training sessions to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local child nutrition food regulations
- Leads initiatives such as emergency feeding and catering events
- supports continuous improvement in service and products
- makes hiring recommendations and provides ongoing support
- Maintains accurate information systems and data quality
- conducts product and recipe development
- prepares required records, reports, and schedules
- Upholds a professional code of ethics and represents the School District positively through timely, respectful communication with stakeholders
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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