Culinary Leader for K-12 School Dining Programs

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K12 in Hoboken, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for the district, reporting to the Director, driving culinary excellence while ensuring safety and sanitation.

The candidate will develop menus in line with K12 standards, train staff, manage inventory and maintain equipment, with a focus on quality, cost control and presentation.

Associates benefit include medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more; ServSafe certification desirable.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience in high-volume environments.
• Hands-on chef with knowledge of cost control, sanitation, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email systems.
• ServSafe certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards, adhering to portioning and presentation guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Establishes comprehensive cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Manages inventory of food and supplies, optimizing utilization and ensuring vital products are available.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations and participates in audits.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Chartwells K12 in Hoboken, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for the district, reporting to the Director, driving culinary excellence while ensuring safety and sanitation.

The candidate will develop menus in line with K12 standards, train staff, manage inventory and maintain equipment, with a focus on quality, cost control and presentation.

Associates benefit include medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more; ServSafe certification desirable.