Chef, In-School (No Weekends/Holidays) - Philadelphia Area

Red Rabbit•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef position is an exciting opportunity for a talented culinary professional looking to transition to meaningful, impactful work. As part of a team of 3-7 people in a Red Rabbit school kitchen, you’ll help prepare and serve culturally relevant, scratch-made meals for hundreds of students each day. Our promise is simple: the food students know and love, at its best cooked with skill, seasoned with care, and presented with pride. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills and understands that excellence lives in the everyday details: how the food tastes, how it looks, and how it arrives. Fresh, at the right temperature, and on time. Food safety is a priority in everything you do. You’re organized, dependable, and comfortable working alongside your team to deliver consistent quality through preparation, cooking, and service. At Red Rabbit, we celebrate the cultural roots of our food through our chefs and the students we serve. You’ll bring care to every meal and warmth to every interaction, helping create a dining experience where students feel welcomed, represented, and served with dignity. This hands-on role offers stable weekday hours, no nights or weekends, and most major holidays off. If you’re passionate about Food Justice and bringing culinary excellence to the meals children eat every day, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

3+ years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
Strong hands-on cooking skills and the ability to follow recipes and prepare consistent, high-quality meals.
Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to organize preparation and service tasks, manage timing, and maintain quality in a busy kitchen.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
Ability to work collaboratively and complete assigned tasks independently.
Comfort using software, apps, or spreadsheets to record and report daily information.
Required food safety certification for the assigned location, or willingness to obtain it within the required timeframe.
Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools and see our work through the lens of food justice.

Nice To Haves

Prior kitchen management, supervisory, or leadership experience.
Experience in a high-volume kitchen serving 300+ meals daily.
Experience in school food service or familiarity with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) requirements.
Culinary education or formal culinary training.
Experience interacting with students, school partners, or customers.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Contribute your ideas to culturally relevant menus that introduce students to new flavors and connect them with familiar favorites.
Draw on your technique, creativity, and experience to turn everyday ingredients into memorable dishes.
Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times.
Follow proper food handling, storage, cooking, holding, and cleaning procedures.
Complete required time and temperature logs accurately, follow allergy procedures, and promptly communicate food safety concerns.
Elevate the dining experience by making food look as good as it tastes.
Use color, thoughtful plating, and creative touches to get students excited about what’s on their plate.
Keep meals fresh, at the right temperature, and ready on time, and bring a warm, welcoming energy to the service line.
Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
Respond professionally to questions and feedback, and communicate service needs or concerns to the appropriate manager.
Organize your station, support inventory tracking, and use ingredients thoughtfully to minimize waste.
Accurately track and submit meal counts, consumption numbers, and required daily reports using company systems.