Lead Cook-Chill Production Chef

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, seeks a Production Chef to lead high-volume cook-chill meals, ensuring food safety, quality, and consistency. You will train and supervise kitchen staff and develop SOPs for cook-chill processes.

The role collaborates with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on production scheduling and daily retherming needs, maintains records, and supports equipment maintenance while upholding rigorous sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of high-volume food service experience with supervision.
• ServSafe certification required or willingness to become certified.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, kosher-style, allergen-free).

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of high-volume cook-chill meals and retherming for dining services.
• Prepare ingredients per standardized recipes and maintain equipment.
• Maintain labeling, traceability, and food safety documentation.
• Develop, update and distribute SOPs for cook-chill processes.
• Coordinate production scheduling with Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• Oversee sanitation and safety practices; supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

SOP development

Team supervision

Detail orientation

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Tools

Combi ovens

Chef-Link

Job description

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, seeks a Production Chef to lead high-volume cook-chill meals, ensuring food safety, quality, and consistency. You will train and supervise kitchen staff and develop SOPs for cook-chill processes.

The role collaborates with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on production scheduling and daily retherming needs, maintains records, and supports equipment maintenance while upholding rigorous sanitation standards.