Head Chef - School Cafeteria Leader Driving Equity

Red Rabbit, LLC

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Option
Paid Professional Development
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Paid Family Leave
Disability Insurance Coverage
Paid Summer Flex Program

Job summary

A school food management company in Washington, DC seeks a Head Chef to oversee culinary operations in a school cafeteria. This full-time role involves managing a kitchen team, ensuring food safety, and preparing meals for students. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen and be comfortable with administrative tasks. The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $50,000 to $60,000, generous benefits including health insurance and PTO, and is committed to improving nutrition in schools.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years professional culinary experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
  • 1+ years supervisory/management experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

  • Directly responsible for daily culinary execution and excellence.
  • Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
  • Adhere to production schedules and submit compliance reports.

Skills

Culinary Management
Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Organization
Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor degree in culinary arts

Job description

A school food management company in Washington, DC seeks a Head Chef to oversee culinary operations in a school cafeteria. This full-time role involves managing a kitchen team, ensuring food safety, and preparing meals for students. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen and be comfortable with administrative tasks. The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $50,000 to $60,000, generous benefits including health insurance and PTO, and is committed to improving nutrition in schools.
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