Lead School Bakery & Menu Innovation Leader

Cherry Creek School District; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District in Colorado is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee bakery production, ordering, and inventory, develop recipes to meet nutritional guidelines, and expand fresh bakery offerings across schools.

You will plan daily operations to maximize productivity, implement policies with district staff, and collaborate with Food & Nutrition Services leadership to engage students and food literacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Knowledge of commercial bakery procedures, guidelines, and requirements.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience with a medium size team or larger.
• Two (2) year culinary degree.
• May be required to drive to locations across the district in own vehicle – mileage paid.
• Reliable transportation and current Driver’s License and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare production schedules to produce all products as needed per district menus and current participation levels.
• Supervise and assign the work for all baker/assistant bakers. Provide coaching, document employee performance, complete evaluations, and provide recommendations for employee advancement.
• Implement policies, procedures, and methods for production in consultation with administrative staff to achieve high quality bakery goods and cost-effective performance objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and prepare purchase orders when stock items reach reorder point.
• Coordinate taste tests with Food & Nutrition Services leadership team at school sites to ensure students can provide feedback on new and existing products to encourage increased participation.
• Communicate with the Warehouse Manager, Purchasing Manager, and all Kitchen Managers to ensure accurate ordering and provide order adjustments as needed.
• Plan, document, and perform routine maintenance and, if necessary, request repairs through the Equipment Supervisor. Plan in advance for any equipment parts and or total equipment replacement.
• Collaborate with Food Literacy Team to plan, coordinate, and participate in food literacy events both onsite and offsite to promote student engagement, culinary education, and food and nutrition awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Total: 100%

Skills

Leadership

Bakery operations

Production planning

Coaching

Education

Two-year culinary degree

Job description

Cherry Creek School District in Colorado is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee bakery production, ordering, and inventory, develop recipes to meet nutritional guidelines, and expand fresh bakery offerings across schools.

You will plan daily operations to maximize productivity, implement policies with district staff, and collaborate with Food & Nutrition Services leadership to engage students and food literacy initiatives.