Daytime School Dining Unit Chef | Lead Kitchen & Menus

Elior Group; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM (Accident, Critical Illness, HOSP

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced Unit Chef to oversee meal preparation for multiple locations, with a daytime schedule aligned to the academic calendar. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration with district teams to deliver quality dining experiences at Charles Wright Academy.

You will supervise kitchen staff, plan menus, and coordinate with managers to ensure nutrition, quality, and safety while traveling up to 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Certification by a recognized culinary institution or equivalent education/experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
• At least three years of experience in culinary management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise culinary operations across locations.
• Plan menus considering trends, preferences, and nutrition.
• Coordinate with district managers on daily dining service.
• Direct and coordinate kitchen staff.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced Unit Chef to oversee meal preparation for multiple locations, with a daytime schedule aligned to the academic calendar. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration with district teams to deliver quality dining experiences at Charles Wright Academy.

You will supervise kitchen staff, plan menus, and coordinate with managers to ensure nutrition, quality, and safety while traveling up to 75% of the time.