Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $88,000.00 - $95,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
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 leading foodservice provider in private and independent schools across more than 300 communities. With over four decades of experience, Flik is dedicated to transforming school foodservice by combining fresh, locally sourced ingredients with sustainable agricultural practices that support the communities it serves. Beyond delivering exceptional meals, Flik also offers innovative nutrition education programs that empower students to make healthy, informed choices every day. Their mission is to nourish the whole person, create community through great food and programming, and consistently do what is right, all under the commitment of Nourishing a Brighter Future.
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Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
- 3-5 years of culinary management experience
- Ability to manage food and labor costs effectively
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Experience with menu development and staff training
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP
- Proficiency with kitchen software and Microsoft Office
- ServSafe Certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
- 3-5 years of dynamic culinary management experience, preferably in high-volume foodservice or catering environments
- 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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