District Chef

Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job Description

SFE (School Foodservice Enterprises) is a company dedicated to transforming the school meal experience by providing nutritious, great tasting meals to students every day. Specializing in innovative foodservice management, SFE focuses on creating customized, healthy meal options for various school districts, ensuring each child receives a balanced and appealing menu. Their commitment goes beyond food, emphasizing compassionate leadership and fostering positive environments throughout their teams, making SFE a leader in the school nutrition industry. Working at SFE means joining a passionate organization that values creativity in menu development alongside a steadfast dedication to food safety and customer satisfaction.

The role available is a vital position that directly influences the quality and nutritional value of meals served to students. This position involves planning and creating monthly menus that are nutritionally sound, cost-effective, and visually appealing to students, parents, and staff. The successful candidate will also conduct ongoing training sessions for kitchen staff focusing on food safety, food costs, cooking techniques, and food presentation to maintain high service standards. This is a hands-on role requiring experience in culinary arts, nutrition, and foodservice management, making it perfect for someone eager to impact children’s daily lives positively. This is an in-person role emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and creativity with a salary and benefits package designed to attract qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in school nutrition programs. The company supports diversity and equal employment opportunities while partnering with the E-Verify program, showcasing its commitment to ethical hiring practices.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
prior school foodservice experience desired
experience in culinary skills required
experience with restaurant, cafeteria budgeting and food costs required
food safety standards experience required
must possess a food handler's card within two weeks of hire if applicable
clear and professional communication skills required
basic computer skills including Microsoft Suite required
sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences and socio-economic situations required
basic cooking and cleaning skills required
level 1 background check clearance

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or related field preferred
experience with restaurant, cafeteria budgeting and food costs required
experience in culinary skills required
food safety standards experience required
must possess or obtain a food handler's card within two weeks of hire if applicable
clear and professional communication skills required
basic computer skills including Microsoft Suite required
sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences and socio-economic situations required
basic cooking and cleaning skills required
prior school foodservice experience desired
level 1 background check clearance

Job Duties

Prepare and cook food as per recipes and production records
create new recipes using commodities and purchased products
conduct taste testing with customers for new products and recipes
conduct roving chef demonstrations
create student menus that are cost effective, appealing and nutritionally balanced
input menus into the nutritional analysis program
place food and supply orders that meet the needs of each school while maintaining cost control measures
conduct trainings with cooks in food safety, HACCP, food cost, cooking technique and food presentation
work with the Cafeteria Manager to ensure quality workmanship
follow all local and SFE health regulations
supervise and evaluate subordinate employees
submit reports as directed and in compliance with deadlines
perform other assigned duties