K-12 School District Chef: Lead, Mentor & Menu Innovator

Maschio's Food Services, Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Services, Inc. in the North Plainfield, NJ area seeks a School District Chef to lead culinary operations across K-12 foodservice, ensuring high-quality, safe, appealing meals while supporting menu execution and cost control.

You will train and mentor teams, lead Chef Days and promotions, develop USDA-compliant menus, monitor quality and safety, and introduce student-focused concepts to elevate the dining experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary/foodservice experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Culinary training or professional culinary experience.
• K-12 or institutional foodservice experience preferred.
• ServSafe® certification preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA school meal programs and nutrition standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership and support across K-12 school foodservice operations.
• Train and mentor foodservice teams, lead Chef Days and culinary promotions.
• Support USDA-compliant menu development, monitor food quality and safety.
• Introduce innovative, student-focused menu concepts.
• Inspire students, develop teams, and elevate the school dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary training or professional culinary experience

Job description

Maschio's Food Services, Inc. in the North Plainfield, NJ area seeks a School District Chef to lead culinary operations across K-12 foodservice, ensuring high-quality, safe, appealing meals while supporting menu execution and cost control.

You will train and mentor teams, lead Chef Days and promotions, develop USDA-compliant menus, monitor quality and safety, and introduce student-focused concepts to elevate the dining experience.