Executive Chef – School Dining Leader

FLIK Independent School Dining; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and lead menu development in a fast-paced school dining environment.

You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs, train staff, manage inventory, and maintain quality while controlling costs; strong leadership and ServSafe credentials are preferred. We value fresh ingredients and nutrition education initiatives for healthy student choices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary arts or related field.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is required.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Computers proficiency including MS Office suite.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; maintains production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation per company/regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning/maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to ensure necessary products while controlling costs.
• Decides on leftovers usage within company guidelines.
• Complies with health, safety, and sanitation regulations; completes audits.
• Participates in departmental meetings and professional programs.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Catering experience

High volume operations

Food cost controls

Microsoft Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and lead menu development in a fast-paced school dining environment.

You will direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs, train staff, manage inventory, and maintain quality while controlling costs; strong leadership and ServSafe credentials are preferred. We value fresh ingredients and nutrition education initiatives for healthy student choices.