Assistant Head Chef, (No Nights/ Weekends)
About The Position
The Assistant Head Chef position is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef looking to transition to meaningful and impactful work. The role offers stable hours, a teacher’s schedule, and weekends and holidays off. The Assistant Head Chef is second in command to the Head Chef and executes the day-to-day operations of a commissary kitchen. Preparing meals for hundreds of kids, providing support to the kitchen team, and stepping in to lead aspects of daily production, this role serves as a great training ground for candidates interested in leading a large commissary kitchen. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, thrives on the excitement and changing needs of a small kitchen, and enjoys interacting with customers and students. If you’re passionate about cooking for kids and excited by the opportunity to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team, this may be the perfect role for you.
Requirements
- 1+ years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
- Food Handler's Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire (reimbursement available).
- Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized.
- Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in culinary arts is a plus.
- Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements is a plus.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute the daily preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for 300-500 students.
- Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times, performing quality control on all menu items to ensure recipe consistency and integrity.
- In conjunction with the Head Chef, adhere to production schedules, perform inventory, and track consumption numbers while working with the kitchen team to execute efficiently.
- Ensure the kitchen is always DOH-ready by following proper food handling procedures and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Monitor temperatures and storage conditions to ensure food safety compliance.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Most national holidays off
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k option
- Professional development opportunities
- Education reimbursement opportunities
- Opportunity for Review to Salary pay within 90 days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
