Chef/ Director needed for School Food Service

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; Bernards Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Morris County, NJ is seeking a Chef/Director for our school food service program. The role is full-time day shift, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate has strong culinary and management experience, can lead catering events, manage staff, and interact with clients; ServSafe and PPE compliance required; some travel.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary experience required.
• Prior food service management experience ideal.
• Prepare catering events for school; some travel may be involved.
• Excellent time and people management skills.
• Oversee staffing and scheduling needs.
• Report to Area Supervisor daily.
• Proficient with Google and Microsoft products; POS systems.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate required.
• Follow all safety and food handling procedures.
• Use PPE at all times.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Client-facing role; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare catering events for schools as needed.
• Oversee staffing and scheduling for the program.
• Collaborate with Area Supervisor daily.
• Maintain high standards of safety and food handling.
• Engage with clients during catering events.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food service mgmt experience

Time management

People management

Client interaction

Tools

POS systems

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chef/ Director needed for School food service program in the Morris County, NJ area. Monday through Friday, full-time day shift, 7 to 8 hours daily.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and is creative with both presentation and new menu ideas within the guidelines of the NSLP. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must obtain proper documentation to work in schools. Willing to work an occasional catering on a weeknight and weekend.

• Strong culinary experience is required.
• Prior food service management experience is ideal.
• Prepare all catering events for school. Some travel may be involved.
• Excellent time and people management skills needed
• Oversee staffing needs.
• Report to Area Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Proficient in using various forms of technology, namely Google and Microsoft products and point of sale systems.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate
• Ensure that all safety and food handling procedures are being followed
• Use of personal protection equipment (PPE) at all times
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• This is a client facing role so candidate should be personable and comfortable with regular client interactions.