Assistant Chef
About The Position
At One City Schools, meals are part of learning. As our Assistant Chef, you’ll help prepare and serve nutritious, whole-food meals that fuel our scholars’ bodies, minds, and joy. If you love cooking for a crowd, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and care about community, this role is for you. The Assistant Chef supports the Executive Chef with daily meal preparation, food safety, and kitchen operations for our K–8 school community. Also working with two additional Nutrition Team members, this role helps ensure consistent, high-quality meals, accurate USDA documentation, and smooth, joyful service for more than 500 Scholars and staff each day. This role supports our commitment to healthy bodies, strong routines, and a welcoming school environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a high-volume or commercial kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation (ServSafe preferred).
- Ability to follow recipes and meet production timelines.
- Experience in a school nutrition or USDA-compliant program.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with procurement or inventory processes.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, diverse community environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack for ~500 Scholars and staff.
- Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and presentation.
- Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines with consistency.
- Keep kitchen spaces clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation standards.
- Support a positive, collaborative workflow with the Executive Chef and Café Attendants.
- Complete USDA-required meal counts and point-of-service documentation.
- Maintain accurate temperature logs, sanitation records, and daily compliance tracking.
- Receive and properly store food deliveries.
- Monitor inventory, track usage, and communicate supply needs.
- Support procurement and cost-effective food operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- 18 PTO days plus holidays, winter break, and spring break
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 5.9% employer matching
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus infant and early learning care with discounted tuition
- Homeownership support through the Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants)
- Admission priority for age-eligible children of employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
