Executive Chef - K-12 School Dining Leader

Flik Independent School Dining; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 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

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining is sourcing an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a private or independent K-12 school. You will direct a team of culinary associates, drive menu development, ensure nutrition and food safety, and manage budgeting and vendor relations to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

You will partner with the school community, oversee sanitation and HACCP standards, and mentor staff while upholding excellence in service and presentation.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent training.
• 3–5 years of dynamic culinary management experience.
• Ability to lead food and labor costs while maintaining quality.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in scratch cooking and menu innovation.
• Proficiency with kitchen operations software and MS Office.
• 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

Cost control

Menu development

Staff development

Food safety

Communication

Kitchen software

MS Office

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

ServSafe Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining is sourcing an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for a private or independent K-12 school. You will direct a team of culinary associates, drive menu development, ensure nutrition and food safety, and manage budgeting and vendor relations to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

You will partner with the school community, oversee sanitation and HACCP standards, and mentor staff while upholding excellence in service and presentation.