Assistant Head Chef: Lead School Kitchen for 300+ Students

Red Rabbit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Option

Paid Professional Development

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Family Leave

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Worker’s Compensation Insurance

Job summary

Red Rabbit in the Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef and lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You will prepare meals for 300-500 students, ensure a DOH-ready kitchen, and help manage production and inventory on weekdays with a 6:30 am–2:30 pm schedule.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of culinary experience, an associate degree in culinary arts, and strong food safety knowledge. Bilingual a plus; compensation $22.50–$27.50/hr plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional culinary experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Associate degree in culinary arts is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
• Food Handler's Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire (reimbursement available).
• Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized.
• Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements is a plus.
• Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Execution: Plan and execute the daily preparation of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for 300-500 students. Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times, performing quality control on all menu items to ensure recipe consistency and integrity.
• Administration: In conjunction with the Head Chef, adhere to production schedules, perform inventory, and track consumption numbers while working with the kitchen team to execute efficiently.
• Food Safety: Ensure the kitchen is always DOH-ready by following proper food handling procedures and maintaining cleanliness standards. Monitor temperatures and storage conditions to ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Safety

Communication

Organization

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Red Rabbit in the Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef and lead day-to-day kitchen operations. You will prepare meals for 300-500 students, ensure a DOH-ready kitchen, and help manage production and inventory on weekdays with a 6:30 am–2:30 pm schedule.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of culinary experience, an associate degree in culinary arts, and strong food safety knowledge. Bilingual a plus; compensation $22.50–$27.50/hr plus benefits.