K-12 School Kitchen Lead Chef — Scratch Cooking & Events

Flik Independent School Dining; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Résumé du poste

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef in San Jose to support culinary operations for a dynamic K-12 school dining program. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist with daily food production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervising hourly kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Culinary Arts, 2+ years of high-volume kitchen experience, and a passion for scratch cooking and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management experience in high-volume foodservice operations; K–12, institutional, or contract dining preferred.
• Strong catering experience and ability to lead special events.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.
• ServSafe Certification highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet-based tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and supervision of back-of-house staff.
• Support cost control initiatives by assisting with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing food waste.
• Help plan, develop, and implement menus that align with company culinary standards, student preferences, and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead or support the preparation and execution of catered events, ensuring high-quality food, presentation, and service.
• Implement and support new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Chef and corporate culinary team.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are rigorously followed, including compliance with HACCP and allergy protocols.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and organization in all kitchen areas.
• Participate in training and mentoring hourly culinary staff to support skill development and team culture.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Catering experience

Scratch cooking

Food cost controls

Formation

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Outils

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef in San Jose to support culinary operations for a dynamic K-12 school dining program. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist with daily food production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervising hourly kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Culinary Arts, 2+ years of high-volume kitchen experience, and a passion for scratch cooking and safety.