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
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The School District of Philadelphia is a vibrant and diverse educational institution committed to transforming learning opportunities for over 200,000 students citywide. As one of the nation's largest urban school districts, it prides itself on fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where students, staff, and the wider community work collectively to achieve academic excellence and holistic development. The District is focused on becoming the fastest improving school system in the country by employing dedicated leaders and professionals who are passionate about education and the well-being of their students. With a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement, the School District... 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
- Must acquire ServSafe Certification accredited by the National Restaurant Association within sixty days of obtaining the position
- Ability to manage multiple staff and budgets
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in computer and nutrition software
- Ability to plan, direct and supervise culinary operations
- Commitment to District policies and procedures
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 such as a hospital, chain restaurant, or theme park
- Experience managing multiple staff with budget, product and customer service accountability
- ServSafe Certification accredited by the National Restaurant Association (required within sixty days of obtaining the position)
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of food services operations
- Knowledge of culinary trends, techniques, and processes
- Familiarity with cooking techniques such as baking, grilling, broiling, braising, roasting, steaming, and boiling
- Understanding of local, state and federal school food service regulations
- Knowledge of safe food handling and associated health and safety rules and practices
- Experience with commercial food service equipment
- Strong supervisory and delegation skills
- Ability to plan and direct culinary operations
- Ability to translate standards of food and nutrition excellence into daily operations
- Knowledge of food service, sanitation and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles
- Strong decision-making and recommendation skills
- Competency in arithmetic using American currency, weight, and distance
- Record keeping and reporting skills
- Proficient in personal computer use and nutrition software
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
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 for school Food Service Managers and staff 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
- develops leadership in subordinates
- and provides ongoing feedback and support
- Maintains accurate information systems and ensures data quality
- stays current on industry trends and best practices
- conducts product and recipe development
- uses technology effectively for communication, organization, and task management
- prepares required records, reports and schedules to maintain accountability
- Upholds a professional code of ethics and represents the School District positively through timely, respectful communication with internal and external stakeholders
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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