District Chef: Lead School Kitchens & Menu Innovation

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a District Chef to oversee school nutrition programs across the district. This full-time role requires hands-on culinary leadership, with responsibility for training cooks and ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate will have catering experience, be willing to travel within the district, and hold ServSafe certification. K-12 experience is a plus and testing may be given; background in NSLP guidelines is valued.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Must be able to obtain documentation to work in schools.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Catering experience required.
• K-12 experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the district.
• Experience in satellite preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and train cooks in each school within the district.
• Train and mentor food service teams; lead Chef Days and culinary promotions.
• Support USDA-compliant menu development; monitor food quality and safety.
• Introduce innovative student-focused menu concepts.
• Hands-on culinary leadership developing people and great food.

Skills

Culinary experience

Catering experience

Train cooks

Menu development

ServSafe certification

Travel within district

K-12 experience

Food safety

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a District Chef to oversee school nutrition programs across the district. This full-time role requires hands-on culinary leadership, with responsibility for training cooks and ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate will have catering experience, be willing to travel within the district, and hold ServSafe certification. K-12 experience is a plus and testing may be given; background in NSLP guidelines is valued.