Assistant Head Chef, In-School (Northeast Philadelphia)

Red Rabbit•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Head Chef position is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef looking to transition to meaningful, 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, as well as stepping in to lead aspects of daily production, this role provides 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 thrilled by the opportunity to join a dynamic entrepreneurial team, this may be the perfect role for you.

Requirements

1+ years professional culinary experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen
Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices
Food Handlers Required or must be obtained with 90 days of hire (reimbursement available)
Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized
Must have food handlers license or certificate
Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in culinary arts a plus
Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements a plus
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Plan and execute the daily preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snack for 300-500 students.
Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times, performing quality control on all menu items ensuring recipe consistency and integrity.
Adhere to production schedules, perform inventory, and track consumption numbers while working with the kitchen team to execute efficiently.