Coordinator I Chef (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD is seeking a Coordinator I Chef to oversee culinary programs, pilot projects, and training for the Food & Child Nutrition Services Department. The role supports D'Cafe, catering, and school culinary teachers under the supervision of the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities include developing training materials, standardizing recipes, managing inventory in test kitchens, ensuring food safety, and delivering hands-on coaching. Requires a degree and chef certification; Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and/or Food Management and Hospitality required.
• Certified Chef and Servsafe certification required.
• 3+ years in culinary food production, recipe development, inventory or staff management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office and food service software; sanitation practices understood.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate culinary programs and school pilot projects for Food & Child Nutrition Services.
• Provide culinary support to D'Cafe and catering as requested.
• Develop training materials and methods for campus staff.
• Deliver training and coaching to schools selected for pilot projects.
• Coordinate standardized recipes with Menu Team and ensure food safety.
• Oversee inventory and organization of test kitchen supplies.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Culinary and training

Multitasking and detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and/or Food Management and Hospitality

Certified Chef

Servsafe certification

Tools

MS Office

USDA approved food and recipe software

Job description

Job Description - Coordinator I Chef (226 Days) (RTP20260828-002)

Job Description

Description

Coordinate culinary programs and school pilot projects for the Food & Child Nutrition Services Department as assigned. Provide culinary support to the D'Cafe and catering as requested.

Coordinate various projects with district student culinary programs and school culinary teachers as directed by the Executive Chef Supervisor

Develop culinary skills training material and institutional cooking methods to create and deliver a comprehensive training program for campus staff

Provide culinary training and ongoing coaching to schools selected for pilot projects to ensure success

Deliver Food Handler training for department staff as needed for the training team

Coordinate with Menu Team to develop, test and modify standardized recipes for schools

Coordinate the organization and inventory of food and supplies of test kitchens where recipe testing is done

Create "signature" chef inspired recipes for school menus and programs in food service software

Investigate and provide recommendations on issues related to food quality complaints and ensure follow-up on corrective actions

Coordinate vendor food samples and food inventory of student taste testing samples

Coordinate food preparation for the D'Cafe, food bus, catering and other functions as needed

Ensure food safety in school kitchens, test kitchens and central kitchen

Coordinate performance measures for evaluating food acceptability and customer satisfaction

Occasionally required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds

Occasionally required to work prolonged and irregular hours

Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Nutrition and/or Food Management and Hospitality

Certified Chef

Servsafe certification

Three or more years of related experience in culinary food production, recipe development, inventory management and/or employee management or food inventory

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Possess outstanding culinary and training skills

Ability to communicate efficiently, Spanish is a plus

Ability to multitask, prioritize, detail oriented and goal driven, willing to learn and assume responsibility

Computer skills: MS Office (required); USDA approved food and recipe software (preferred)

Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of food sanitation practices

Excellent organizational, management and interpersonal skills