Head Chef - Mansfield

New Leaf Organization; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Head Chef, where you will empower students through culinary arts. This role offers the chance to manage a kitchen while guiding students in developing their skills. You will be responsible for meal preparation, staff supervision, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. With a supportive community and a focus on education, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work schedule. If you are passionate about cooking and mentoring, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Off holidays and spring break

Flexible summer schedule

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of cooking and menu planning experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff and student workers.
• Plan, prepare, and serve meals while ensuring cleanliness.
• Develop budgets and manage food costs effectively.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Supervisory Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY – Head Chef with New Leaf Organization in Mansfield, Ohio

Website: www.buckeyecs.org

Do you enjoy empowering and supporting students? Do you have experience in preparing and cooking for large groups in an educational or similar environment? If yes, then we want to speak with you!

The New Leaf Organization is expanding and looking for a talented Head Chef to join our team at our Mansfield, Ohio location. We provide high-quality meals and exceptional service to our community. This is a dual role that offers an opportunity to work with students who have a passion for culinary arts. You will be managing a kitchen while helping kids explore their interests and develop their skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, including approximately 3-6 student workers and 2 staff members.
• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Create and order appropriate groceries, meats, staples, etc.
• Operate all kitchen equipment including mixers, grinders, slicers, ovens, dishwashers, etc.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishes, pots, pans, utensils, shelving, sinks, refrigerators, etc.
• Secure the kitchen and pantry upon departure.
• Stock groceries in appropriate places as delivered.
• Oversee resident chores including trash removal, dining room cleaning, dish washing, and food preparation.
• Develop budgets, plan specials, and manage food costs.
• Maintain high standards for meal presentation and ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and residents to ensure a positive and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of cooking, menu planning and supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a team player attitude.

We offer:

• Off holidays and spring break
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday, Friday will be cleaning kitchen, organizing
• Summer schedule: Early June to middle of August 3-day work week
• Salary: $45,000 - $60,000, depending on experience

The New Leaf Organization is a non-profit Community Management Organization whose mission is to play a major role in the revitalization of the communities it serves by offering an educational option to those at risk of not graduating high school. Our goal is to work cooperatively with local businesses and organizations to revitalize the educational and economic needs in each community. In doing so, we will offer not only the ability for students at risk of not graduating high school to earn a diploma, but to offer work readiness and college preparedness skills for continued growth. This type of human capital investment creates a sustainable workforce for local communities, the United States, and global markets.

If you’re ready to join a growing company with exciting opportunities to make an impact in your community, apply online at https://grnh.se/1e7ae4043us or email [e-mail]. Be a part of this growing team!

EEO/M/F/D/V. No third-party applications please.

The New Leaf Organization is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. The board requires that employees comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code, the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, and all local and federal mandates. The board requires that employees remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to negotiated agreements, funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operation procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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