Lead School Kitchen Sous Chef – Scratch Cooking & Catering

FLIK Independent School Dining; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

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 in New York, NY is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead daily food production in a dynamic K-12 school dining program.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop menus, supervise hourly staff, manage inventory, and support caterings, with a focus on scratch cooking and nutritional guidelines.

This role offers strong leadership in a community-minded environment and opportunities to apply culinary creativity while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of culinary/kitchen management in high-volume settings.
• Strong menu planning and catering experience.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking and cost controls.
• Commitment to food safety and Allergies protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and staff supervision.
• Support inventory management and cost-control initiatives.
• Plan and develop menus aligning with nutritional guidelines.
• Lead catering events ensuring high quality, presentation and service.
• Collaborate on new culinary programs with the culinary team.
• Maintain HACCP and sanitation standards across kitchen areas.
• Mentor hourly staff and foster a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Champion a safe, inclusive dining environment for students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety awareness

Scratch cooking

Menu development

Inventory management

Catering experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining in New York, NY is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead daily food production in a dynamic K-12 school dining program.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop menus, supervise hourly staff, manage inventory, and support caterings, with a focus on scratch cooking and nutritional guidelines.

This role offers strong leadership in a community-minded environment and opportunities to apply culinary creativity while upholding food safety standards.