K-12 Executive Chef - Weekday Daytime Schedule

Compass Group USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Union School District in San Jose seeks an inspirational Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for about 5,400 students across eight schools. This role focuses on menu management, production sheets, recipe compliance, food safety, and strong culinary standards, with light catering and student engagement initiatives like Mood Boost and Global Eats.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, drive participation, and align with operational and financial goals while enjoying a Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Minimum of three plus years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Uses production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep and safety per standards.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Keeps inventory within guidelines and ensures availability.
• Decides on leftover food utilization within company policies.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings and development.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management

Staff training

Quality control

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Union School District in San Jose seeks an inspirational Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for about 5,400 students across eight schools. This role focuses on menu management, production sheets, recipe compliance, food safety, and strong culinary standards, with light catering and student engagement initiatives like Mood Boost and Global Eats.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, drive participation, and align with operational and financial goals while enjoying a Monday–Friday