CHEF SUPERVISOR

Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $71,940.00 - $87,432.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Lynwood Unified School District is a public education district located in Lynwood, California, dedicated to providing high-quality educational and nutritional services to its diverse student population. The district is committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and physically through well-rounded programs and support systems. Recognizing the importance of nutrition in student development, Lynwood Unified School District operates a comprehensive Nutrition Services department that ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering nutritious and appealing meals to students across the district's schools.

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Job Requirements

Associate's degree in culinary arts, dietetics, food and nutrition, hotel and restaurant management, or a related field
three years of culinary experience in charge of food production in a large food service operation
two years of supervisory experience in school food service, hospital food service, institutional food service, contract food service programs, or restaurant management
valid Class C driver's license and availability of private transportation
valid Manager Food-Safety Certification
participate in on-going trainings and certifications as required
ability to lift up to 50 pounds
ability to work in temperature-varied environments
submit unofficial or official transcripts and supporting documents by closing date
foreign diploma or degree must be certified and evaluated to meet United States equivalency

Job Qualifications

Associate's degree in culinary arts, dietetics, food and nutrition, hotel and restaurant management, or a related field
three years of culinary experience in charge of food production in a large food service operation
two years of supervisory experience in school food service, hospital food service, institutional food service, contract food service programs, or restaurant management
knowledge of safety practices and procedures, HACCP guidelines, sanitation practices, pertinent laws and regulations
skills in planning and managing projects, organizing, time management, and preparing accurate records
ability to communicate with diverse groups, set priorities, work as part of a team, adapt to changing priorities, and train and supervise personnel

Job Duties

Serve as a supervisor and chef at the Central Kitchen
plan, organize, oversee, coordinate and participate in food preparation activities and cooking food in large quantities
participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
develop, test, and standardize recipes that meet nutrition standards for school nutrition programs and catering, HACCP requirements, customer preferences and fiscal requirements within a defined budget
lead, train, and supervise district cooks to implement standardized recipes at their school sites
plan and budget school menus, in collaboration with the Nutrition Services Coordinator and/or Director of Nutrition Services, meeting all applicable regulations of the school meal programs
plan and budget catering menus in collaboration with assigned administrator
plan, implement, and evaluate logistics activities including forecasting, sourcing, ordering, storing, production, transporting, and service
visit, observe and monitor school site kitchens to assure compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulation in the school meal programs
troubleshoot problems at the kitchens dealing with food quality and quantity
identify and resolve site issues including personnel support, facility and equipment needs, health and safety, and other operational necessities
lead, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
provide guidance for employee improvements
assist in planning, developing and implementing employee training programs and workshops
organize, coordinate and implement new programs such as food tastings, special projects/promotions and events and nutrition education
plan digital media campaigns and create social media content to build community online
evaluate equipment and tools used in production and food distribution including the development of product specifications
collaborate with department personnel to develop procedures in inventory control including ordering, receiving, storage and transport for better cost control and increased operational efficiency
serve as a resource to Nutrition Services staff
provide technical expertise and suggestions
maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulations, nutritional requirements and other issues related to school food service
attend various workshops and meetings
prepare a variety of reports related to Nutritional Services operations, sales and personnel
assist district and department staff with operations issues, needs and concerns
possess and operate a vehicle to conduct work
perform related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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