Executive Chef I — School Dining Leader

Flik Independent School Dining; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in a school dining program. You will plan regular and modified menus, supervise staff, and ensure safety and sanitation compliance while delivering high-quality meals that align with corporate guidelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, training, inventory control, and collaboration with nutrition education initiatives, with a strong focus on quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years in progressive culinary/kitchen management.
• Extensive catering and high-volume foodservice experience desirable.
• Hands-on chef with strong focus on quality, cost controls and presentation.
• Experienced with computers; MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to ensure availability and cost controls.
• Decisions on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Adheres to safety policies and participates in meetings and development.
• Participates in client satisfaction programs and activities.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff training

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management

High-volume kitchen ops

Entrepreneurial leadership

Computer proficiency

Quality & presentation

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in a school dining program. You will plan regular and modified menus, supervise staff, and ensure safety and sanitation compliance while delivering high-quality meals that align with corporate guidelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, training, inventory control, and collaboration with nutrition education initiatives, with a strong focus on quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction.