Lead School Kitchen Chef: Scratch Cooking & Nutrition

FLIK Independent School Dining; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a Sous Chef to support culinary operations for a K-12 school program. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist with daily production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervision of hourly kitchen associates.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with a passion for scratch cooking and high standards. Preferred candidates hold a culinary degree, 2+ years in dynamic kitchen management, strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management in high-volume foodservice; K-12, institutional, or contract dining preferred.
• ServSafe Certification highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen environment that reflects the values of the school community and company.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Kitchen management

Catering leadership

Food cost controls

ServSafe preferred

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a Sous Chef to support culinary operations for a K-12 school program. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will assist with daily production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and supervision of hourly kitchen associates.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with a passion for scratch cooking and high standards. Preferred candidates hold a culinary degree, 2+ years in dynamic kitchen management, strong