Chef

Chef

Description

Summary of Position:

The Chef provides friendly, responsive service in a clean and safe environment for all of our customers to enjoy. Creates monthly menus that are nutritionally sound, cost effective and appealing to students, staff and parents. Conducts ongoing training with kitchen staffs in food safety, food cost, cooking technique and food presentation. The Chef would be responsible for managing the catering program.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook food as per recipes, production records

Create new recipes using commodities and purchased products

Conduct taste testing's with customers for new products and recipes

Conduct roving chef demonstrations

Create student menu's that are cost effective, appealing and nutritionally balanced

Input menus into the nutritional analysis program

Place food and supply orders that meet the needs of each school while maintaining cost control measures

Conduct trainings with cooks in food safety, HACCP, food cost, cooking technique and food presentation

Work with the Cafeteria Manager to ensure quality workmanship

Follow all local and SFE health regulations

Supervision and evaluation of subordinate employees

Submit reports as directed and in compliance with deadlines

Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required

5-7 years' experience of food and beverage operations

Prior school food service experience desired

Experience with restaurant/cafeteria budgeting/food costs required

Food Safety standards experience required

Must possess a food handler's card within two (2) weeks of hire, if applicable

Clear/Professional communication skills required

Basic computer skills required including Microsoft Suite

Positive and energetic personalities are appreciated

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.