Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave
Job Description
Flik Independent School Dining is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, specializing in private and independent school dining programs. With over four decades of experience, Flik has been transforming school foodservice across more than 300 communities by delivering exceptional culinary experiences. They are deeply committed to sourcing fresh, locally produced ingredients that support sustainable agricultural practices benefiting the communities they serve. This dedication goes beyond food preparation, as Flik also offers cutting-edge nutrition education programs designed to empower students to make informed and healthy dietary choices daily. Flik's philosophy is centered around nourishing the whole person, fostering community through... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree or equivalent culinary experience
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations including HACCP
- Experience with inventory and cost control
- Ability to manage P and L responsibilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with school administration and staff
- ServSafe Certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience in contract foodservice fine dining or high-volume restaurant settings
- Strong understanding of P and L management and experience in a contract-managed service environment preferred
- Confirmed expertise in menu development production planning cost control and inventory management
- Extensive knowledge of culinary trends sustainability practices and food safety regulations
- Knowledge of exhibition cooking and interacting with guests in a customer-focused environment
- Effective team leadership and performance management skills including conducting performance evaluations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook Teams
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Job Duties
- Lead all aspects of culinary operations including production menu planning food preparation presentation and sanitation
- Run full food service operations including inventory control ordering receiving and vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with HACCP standards health regulations and company food safety policies
- Collaborate with the dining team on creative student-centered menu development that emphasizes local sustainable ingredients
- Maintain P and L accountability supervise food and labor costs and contribute to financial reporting and forecasting
- Lead all hiring onboarding scheduling and performance management for frontline staff
- Train mentor and coach culinary and service teams to uphold service standards and culinary perfection
- Ensure attention to detail across front and back of house operations including cleanliness signage menu displays and pricing
- Partner with school administration to support special events and community dining initiatives
- Lead all aspects of administrative functions such as staff payroll invoicing weekly and month end reporting
- Champion a culture of safety partnership and continuous improvement across the department
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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