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Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays), Newark

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

generous PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K option
Paid professional development
Education Reimbursement
paid family leave
Disability insurance
Paid summer flex program

Job Description

Red Rabbit is a Black-owned School Food Management Company operating primarily in the North East and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Founded in 2005, it is an MWBE Certified business that specializes in K-12 school food services with a strong commitment to social justice and community empowerment. Red Rabbit partners with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to offer culturally relevant, nutritious meals that honor the heritage and identity of the children they serve. The company prides itself on employing professionally trained chefs who source farm-fresh ingredients to prepare menu items that are familiar, thoughtful, and delicious, contributing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3 plus years professional culinary experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen
  • 1 plus years supervisory or management experience
  • bachelor degree in culinary arts a plus
  • demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices
  • must be comfortable using software, apps, spreadsheets to track and report data
  • must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized
  • familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements a plus
  • must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools
  • bilingual English and Spanish a plus
  • ServSafe certificate required within 90 days of hire

Job Qualifications

  • 3 plus years professional culinary experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen
  • 1 plus years supervisory or management experience
  • bachelor degree in culinary arts a plus
  • demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices
  • must be comfortable using software, apps, spreadsheets to track and report data
  • must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized
  • familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements a plus
  • must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools
  • bilingual English and Spanish a plus
  • ServSafe certificate required within 90 days of hire

Job Duties

  • Train and coach kitchen team members to enhance their skills and performance
  • develop team members through ongoing mentoring and support
  • create a positive and cohesive team environment that promotes retention and high performance
  • oversee daily culinary operations to ensure consistent and high-quality food preparation
  • maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times by adhering to health and safety standards
  • perform quality control checks on all menu items to ensure consistency and integrity
  • optimize food costs through efficient inventory management and creative menu planning
  • follow production schedules to ensure timely meal preparation and service
  • track and submit consumption numbers and daily compliance reports accurately
  • manage facility maintenance projects to ensure a safe and functional kitchen environment
  • build and maintain strong relationships with the school community, including teachers, administrators, and parents
  • attend school meetings to stay informed and engaged with the school community
  • educate the school community about culinary and nutrition topics through presentations in the cafeteria

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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