Head Chef, School Cafeteria: Lead & Train Healthy Meals

Red Rabbit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Option

Paid Professional Development

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Job summary

Red Rabbit in Bronx, NY seeks a Head Chef, In-School, to direct daily kitchen operations for a school cafeteria serving hundreds of students. You will train and motivate a small team, manage food safety and costs, and engage with the school community to promote nutrition.

The role emphasizes from-scratch cooking, nutritious menus, and collaboration with school staff. Compensation ranges and benefits are offered with holidays off and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• 1+ years supervisory/management experience.
• Bachelor degree in culinary arts is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
• Proficient with software/spreadsheets for data reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• ServeSafe certification required within 90 days of hire (reimbursement available).

Responsibilities

• Culinary management: oversee daily kitchen execution, maintain a food-safe environment, inventory planning to control costs.
• Leadership: train, coach, and develop kitchen staff to foster team cohesion and performance.
• Administration: adhere to production schedules, track consumption and compliance reports, oversee maintenance projects.
• Customer service: build relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and school community; present nutrition information in cafeteria.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory/management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Food safety & sanitation

Data reporting with software

Education

Bachelor degree in culinary arts

ServeSafe certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Red Rabbit in Bronx, NY seeks a Head Chef, In-School, to direct daily kitchen operations for a school cafeteria serving hundreds of students. You will train and motivate a small team, manage food safety and costs, and engage with the school community to promote nutrition.

The role emphasizes from-scratch cooking, nutritious menus, and collaboration with school staff. Compensation ranges and benefits are offered with holidays off and growth opportunities.