Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
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 has been a pioneering force in transforming foodservice for private and independent schools across more than 300 communities for over four decades. As a division of Compass Group USA, Flik is deeply committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every day, crafting meals from fresh, locally sourced ingredients that promote sustainable agricultural practices and benefit the wider community. The company places an emphasis not only on providing nutritious and delicious meals but also on offering innovative nutrition education programs designed to empower students with the knowledge to make healthy lifestyle choices. Flik Independent School Dining firmly believes... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent culinary training
- Minimum 3 years culinary management experience in high-volume foodservice or catering
- Prior experience in a K-12 or higher education foodservice setting preferred
- Knowledge of food safety sanitation and allergy protocols including HACCP standards
- Ability to lead and mentor a culinary team
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with kitchen operations software and Microsoft Office
- ServSafe Certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
- Experience with kosher foods is highly preferred
- 3-5 years of dynamic culinary management experience preferably in high-volume foodservice or catering environments including in country clubs restaurants hotels and education settings
- Prior experience in a K-12 or higher education setting preferred
- Catering experience required
- Confirmed ability to lead food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards
- Strong leadership organizational and interpersonal skills
- Experience in scratch cooking menu innovation and staff development
- Passion for food quality safety and crafting outstanding dining experiences for students and school communities
- Proficiency with kitchen operations software and Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook
- ServSafe Certification preferred
Job Duties
- Lead all culinary functions including menu planning food preparation recipe development and service execution
- Lead food and labor costs maintain budget compliance and implement cost control strategies
- Purchase food and kitchen supplies run vendor relationships and maintain accurate inventory
- Ensure compliance with all food safety sanitation and allergy protocols uphold HACCP standards
- Recruit train and mentor culinary team members encouraging a culture of excellence safety and continuous learning
- Collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to launch seasonal menus and promotional programs
- Support special events and catering functions ensuring high-quality food and detailed execution
- Supervise back-of-house operations to ensure cleanliness organization and compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Work in tandem with Director of Dining to engage in associates performance management and prepare and conduct annual performance evaluations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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