K-12 School Chef & Kitchen Leader

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K12 in Levittown, NY seeks an innovative Chef to lead culinary operations for a premier K12 district. This on-site role reports to the Director and requires guiding a safe, sanitary kitchen while driving delicious, compliant menus for students.

The successful candidate will train staff, manage inventory, ensure sanitation, and participate in meetings and professional programs to stay current with trends in school dining.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in culinary/kitchen management, catering experience preferred.
• Experience with institutional/batch cooking.
• Hands-on chef with emphasis on quality, production, sanitation, cost control.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email systems.
• Willing to engage in client satisfaction programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops regular and specialty menus for K12 standards, ensuring portioning and presentation guidance.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Maintains thorough cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Handles inventory of food and supplies, optimizing utilization.
• Ensures health and sanitation compliance and participates in audits.
• Participates in meetings and staff development to stay current on trends.
• Performs other duties to support dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Staff training

Inventory management

Health & sanitation compliance

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chartwells K12 in Levittown, NY seeks an innovative Chef to lead culinary operations for a premier K12 district. This on-site role reports to the Director and requires guiding a safe, sanitary kitchen while driving delicious, compliant menus for students.

The successful candidate will train staff, manage inventory, ensure sanitation, and participate in meetings and professional programs to stay current with trends in school dining.