District Chef Needed for School Food Service
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced, creative, and motivated District Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple school locations within the district. The role focuses on menu development, culinary innovation, food quality, staff training, and daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and can develop new menu ideas while training and supporting kitchen teams and maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, and safety. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. Occasional evenings and weekends are required for catering events, and travel between school locations within the district is required.
Requirements
- Professional culinary experience.
- Previous catering experience.
- Experience with satellite kitchen preparation and meal production.
- ServSafe® Certification.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety, and presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to train, lead, and develop kitchen staff.
- Creative approach to menu development and culinary innovation.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel between school locations within the district.
- Ability to obtain all required clearances and documentation to work in a school environment.
- A culinary skills assessment or chef testing may be required as part of the interview process.
Nice To Haves
- K-12 school food service experience preferred.
- NSLP experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop creative menu items that comply with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines and school nutrition requirements.
- Introduce new recipes, menu concepts, and food preparation techniques while promoting variety, quality, and student appeal.
- Establish and maintain standards for food preparation, taste, quality, and presentation across school locations.
- Monitor food production and presentation to ensure meals meet established standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute district catering events; develop catering menus and oversee food preparation and presentation.
- Ensure appropriate staffing, production, and service for special events.
- Oversee culinary operations and support efficient kitchen workflows.
- Coordinate food ordering and maintain appropriate inventory levels; conduct monthly inventory reviews.
- Ensure proper use of equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary working environments at all locations.
- Train, lead, and develop kitchen staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
