Head School Chef - Lead In-School Kitchen (Mon-Fri)

Red Rabbit; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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

Red Rabbit in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Head Chef to oversee school cafeteria operations. The role involves leading a team to prepare nutritious meals, training staff, and ensuring high culinary standards. Ideal candidates have strong culinary skills, supervisory experience, and a passion for improving nutrition in schools. The position offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of $50,000 - $60,000 and a variety of benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.

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.
• ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days of Hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of a school cafeteria kitchen.
• Train and coach kitchen team members.
• Oversee daily culinary operations to ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Build strong relationships with the school community.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory/management experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor degree in culinary arts

Tools

Software/apps/spreadsheets

Job description

Red Rabbit in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Head Chef to oversee school cafeteria operations. The role involves leading a team to prepare nutritious meals, training staff, and ensuring high culinary standards. Ideal candidates have strong culinary skills, supervisory experience, and a passion for improving nutrition in schools. The position offers full-time hours from Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary of $50,000 - $60,000 and a variety of benefits including health insurance and generous PTO.