School Cafeteria Lead Chef & Kitchen Supervisor

Chartwells; Page, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Page, AZ is seeking a full-time Chef to lead the kitchen team at the Page Unified School District. Location is on-site with standard business hours and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

You will supervise cooks, ensure food safety, and oversee daily food production to deliver high-quality meals. The ideal candidate has a valid food handler certification and experience in kitchen supervision.

Qualifications

• A valid food handler certification is required.
• Experience in kitchen supervision preferred.
• Willingness to work a full-time schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Directs kitchen staff and coordinates cooks in food preparation and service.
• Ensures sanitation, safety, and quality standards are met at all times.
• Prepares high-quality meals using standardized recipes to meet service schedules.
• Monitors inventory, portion control, and waste to optimize food costs.
• Oversees payroll and scheduling for hourly kitchen associates.
• Maintains presentation and temperature standards for served items.

Skills

Food handler certification

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Page, AZ is seeking a full-time Chef to lead the kitchen team at the Page Unified School District. Location is on-site with standard business hours and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

You will supervise cooks, ensure food safety, and oversee daily food production to deliver high-quality meals. The ideal candidate has a valid food handler certification and experience in kitchen supervision.