Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $72,000.00 - $76,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
Join a dynamic educational food service provider dedicated to enhancing student nutrition and culinary experience across multiple schools. This organization is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that fuel student success and well-being. With a focus on innovation and community engagement, they strive to create meal programs that excite and nourish students while maintaining sustainable and cost-effective operations. They embrace diversity, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, ensuring their teams are empowered with leadership and culinary training resources necessary to thrive.
The District Chef role is more than a job; it is an opportunity to influence the food culture in K-12 schools on a regional scale. As a District Chef, you will be responsible for designing appealing, cost-effective, and nutritionally balanced menus that meet or exceed regulatory standards. Your creativity will shine through recipe development using both commodity and purchased ingredients, helping to introduce bold and nutritious flavors tailored to young palates. Beyond culinary duties, you'll take on a leadership position, training and mentoring kitchen staff, conducting chef demonstrations, and ensuring rigorous adherence to food safety protocols including HACCP standards.
This full-time position demands a dedicated, hands-on culinary leader who can navigate the complexities of multi-site food service operations efficiently. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive kitchen experience and food service knowledge to support cafeteria managers and kitchen teams, guaranteeing meal quality and consistency across schools. Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and nutritional analysis software are essential to manage menu data, place orders, and monitor food costs effectively.
Physical stamina and the ability to work a demanding schedule, typically 50-60 hours per week, are expected in this role. You will occasionally travel between multiple school sites and corporate meetings to ensure operational excellence and foster team collaboration. This role also offers the rewarding experience of contributing to the health and education of children by providing meals that truly matter.
Overall, this position is perfect for chefs passionate about making a positive impact in school food service, blending creativity with leadership, and advancing culinary standards in educational environments. If you thrive in inspiring teams, elevating food programs, and delivering nutritious meals with purpose and pride, consider joining this vibrant organization as a District Chef today.
The District Chef role is more than a job; it is an opportunity to influence the food culture in K-12 schools on a regional scale. As a District Chef, you will be responsible for designing appealing, cost-effective, and nutritionally balanced menus that meet or exceed regulatory standards. Your creativity will shine through recipe development using both commodity and purchased ingredients, helping to introduce bold and nutritious flavors tailored to young palates. Beyond culinary duties, you'll take on a leadership position, training and mentoring kitchen staff, conducting chef demonstrations, and ensuring rigorous adherence to food safety protocols including HACCP standards.
This full-time position demands a dedicated, hands-on culinary leader who can navigate the complexities of multi-site food service operations efficiently. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive kitchen experience and food service knowledge to support cafeteria managers and kitchen teams, guaranteeing meal quality and consistency across schools. Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and nutritional analysis software are essential to manage menu data, place orders, and monitor food costs effectively.
Physical stamina and the ability to work a demanding schedule, typically 50-60 hours per week, are expected in this role. You will occasionally travel between multiple school sites and corporate meetings to ensure operational excellence and foster team collaboration. This role also offers the rewarding experience of contributing to the health and education of children by providing meals that truly matter.
Overall, this position is perfect for chefs passionate about making a positive impact in school food service, blending creativity with leadership, and advancing culinary standards in educational environments. If you thrive in inspiring teams, elevating food programs, and delivering nutritious meals with purpose and pride, consider joining this vibrant organization as a District Chef today.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- associate's degree in culinary arts or related bachelor's degree preferred
- minimum 3 years kitchen or back-of-house experience
- prior school food service experience preferred
- food safety certification required or must obtain within 2 weeks
- ability to pass background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit
- strong communication skills
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- ability to work 50-60 hours per week
- willingness to travel between school sites
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- associate's degree in culinary arts or related bachelor's degree strongly preferred
- 3+ years of experience in kitchen/back-of-house operations
- prior school food service experience strongly desired
- knowledge of budgeting and food cost control required
- strong culinary skills with hands-on leadership experience
- food safety certification (or food handler's card within 2 weeks of hire) required
- must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit
- clear, professional communication skills
- proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
- must be respectful, inclusive, and able to work with diverse communities
- basic cooking and cleaning abilities required
Job Duties
- Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and production records
- create new recipes using commodity and purchased ingredients
- conduct taste tests and chef demonstrations with students and staff
- design cost-effective, appealing, and nutritionally balanced student menus
- enter menus into the nutritional analysis program
- place food and supply orders while monitoring cost control
- train kitchen staff on food safety, HACCP, cooking techniques, and presentation
- collaborate with cafeteria managers to ensure meal quality
- follow all local health department and company safety regulations
- supervise and evaluate kitchen team members
- submit reports as assigned and ensure timely compliance
- support other duties as assigned to improve culinary operations
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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