Executive Chef - Innovative School Dining Leader

Flik Independent School Dining; Sheffield (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining, serving Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a 425-student campus. You will drive menu planning, food preparation, and service excellence, while managing a team of culinary associates in a high‑volume setting.

You will oversee food safety programs, budget adherence, and vendor relationships, partnering with the school to deliver nutritious, tasty, and visually appealing dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
• 3–5 years of dynamic culinary management experience, preferably in high‑volume foodservice or catering environments.
• Confirmed ability to lead food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in scratch cooking, menu innovation, and staff development.
• Proficiency with kitchen operations software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary functions including menu planning, food preparation, recipe development, and service execution.
• Lead food and labor costs; maintain budget compliance and implement cost control strategies.
• Purchase food and kitchen supplies; run vendor relationships and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and allergy protocols; uphold HACCP standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary team members, encouraging a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to launch seasonal menus and promotional programs.
• Support special events and catering functions, ensuring high‑quality food and detailed execution.
• Supervise back‑of‑house operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Works in tandem with Director of Dining to engage in associates performance management and prepare and conduct annual performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen operations software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining, serving Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a 425-student campus. You will drive menu planning, food preparation, and service excellence, while managing a team of culinary associates in a high‑volume setting.

You will oversee food safety programs, budget adherence, and vendor relationships, partnering with the school to deliver nutritious, tasty, and visually appealing dining experiences.