Riverview Program Chef

Brigaid • Sandwich, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigaid is hiring a full-time, year-round Program Chef to lead its foodservice partnership with Riverview School in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Riverview serves more than 200 students with diverse learning needs and produces approximately 125,000 meals annually across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A second campus for adult Riverview graduates is planned to open in 2027, with a central kitchen serving both campuses.

During the first year, the Program Chef will be based in the School’s kitchen, leading daily operations, developing systems, training the existing team, and updating menus with an emphasis on scratch cooking. In the second year, the chef will transition to the central kitchen and oversee implementation of a commissary model across both campuses. Riverview leadership retains ultimate authority over strategic direction, while the Program Chef plays a key role in driving program changes.

The role encompasses foodservice operations, procurement, menu and recipe development, staff training, and collaboration with students, school employees, program leadership, and other stakeholders. The Program Chef reports to a Brigaid Regional Chef and documents progress in a daily journal, with regular Zoom discussions. Compensation is $95,000 plus full benefits.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional cooking experience in a non-institutional setting, including at least 2 years in a kitchen supervisory role.
• ServSafe Manager certification, or the ability to complete a Brigaid-sponsored 8-hour ServSafe Manager course and pass the exam during the initial training period.
• Successful completion of three background checks before the start date.
• Ability to travel efficiently between sites, potentially while carrying kitchen or culinary equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk around and stand for long periods.
• Ability to accommodate schedule changes.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft and Google programs and Zoom.
• Fluency in basic nutrition, including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• Leadership and teaching abilities; ability to train people with varying levels of experience in foundational cooking techniques.
• Ability to collaborate patiently and effectively with colleagues from different professional backgrounds, organize and advance projects with multiple stakeholders, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Genuine passion for institutional foodservice and openness to different visions of “good food.”

Nice To Haves

• High-volume cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day foodservice operations and the transition to a commissary model while meeting budget guidelines and food safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement weekly production schedules to ensure meals are ready for service.
• Create and oversee staff schedules.
• Implement and oversee kitchen organization, serving-line setup, food storage, HACCP programs, and related systems across both campuses.
• Roll out kitchen signs and tools from Brigaid’s training-materials catalog and facilitate the creation of new materials.
• Maintain food production, purchasing, inventory, HACCP, food safety, and temperature records.
• Source ingredients, products, and vendors; source smallwares and advise on equipment needs; and place orders.
• Ensure deliveries are properly received, stored, and rotated.
• Develop recipes and menus in coordination with Riverview’s health and wellness team.
• Plan and implement the rollout of new menu items, emphasizing consistency and quality across sites.
• Plan and conduct student tastings; gather staff and student feedback and incorporate it into menu planning as appropriate.
• Oversee production, portioning, plating, and service of menu items according to Riverview health and wellness guidelines.
• Conduct regular staff training across both campuses in culinary, safety, and operational best practices.
• Visit sites regularly to assess progress.
• Participate in interviews for prospective foodservice staff and provide hiring recommendations.
• Participate in occasional organization-wide events, such as career fairs and back-to-school nights.
• Work with students, district employees, and program leaders from varied backgrounds and learning styles.
• Document progress in a daily journal and discuss it with the Brigaid Regional Chef during regular Zoom calls.
• Participate in meetings with organization leadership and other stakeholders.
• Follow Brigaid and Riverview protocols and standards, as well as USDA and Department of Health guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with other job-related tasks, including receiving and storing supplies, setting up and breaking down kitchens, scaling recipes, preparing, packing and serving food, cleaning kitchens, and washing dishes.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health insurance for the employee and family, with a gold-level Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plan and a platinum-level plan buy-up option.
• 100% company-paid dental insurance for the employee and family through Guardian.
• 100% company-paid vision insurance for the employee and family through Guardian.
• 100% company-paid short- and long-term care insurance through Guardian.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and company holidays.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive leadership training series and professional growth opportunities.
• One-time $5,000 moving stipend, subject to tax, for candidates living more than 120 miles from Sandwich who are offered the position and relocate to a commutable area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed