Position: Newark Brigaid Chef
About: Brigaid, a startup founded by former Noma head chef Dan Giusti, challenges the school food status quo by placing professional chefs in public schools to prepare fresh, wholesome food from scratch. Partnered with Newark Public Schools, Brigaid is hiring six 10-month Brigaid Chefs to support the food service operation by training employees and enhancing menu offerings.
Requirements: At least 3 years of professional cooking experience in a non-institutional setting; ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to complete the course; Strong understanding of food safety practices; Strong cooking ability with knowledge of basic techniques; Strong leadership and teaching skills; Ability to use high-volume kitchen equipment; Ability to follow recipes and perform basic math calculations; Good verbal and written communication skills; Familiarity with National School Lunch Program standards and regulations; Basic computer literacy; Flexibility in schedule changes; Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment.
Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, Retirement, 100% company-paid health insurance – gold level plan through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, 100% company-paid dental insurance through Guardian, 100% company-paid vision insurance through Guardian, 100% company-paid short- and long-term care insurance through Guardian, 8 days of paid vacation to start, 13 paid federal holidays, 6 days of paid sick leave, 401k with 4% company match and immediate vesting
