School Chef/Kitchen Manager

ServingSchools; Islesboro (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Islesboro Central School in Islesboro, ME is seeking a full-time Chef and Kitchen Manager to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. This role requires professional culinary training or equivalent experience, and the ability to work independently or with a team within budget constraints.

The position emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, strong collaboration, and a school-year schedule.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary training or an equivalent practical cooking experience.
• Preference will be given to prior experience.
• This individual must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and make sound decisions with limited resources.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of breakfast and lunches that meet the rigorous standards of the Maine School Nutrition Standards Program.
• When possible, meals should include fresh, seasonal, and sustainably sourced ingredients.
• This position must work within an established budget and maintain accurate food and supply inventories.
• This position is also responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, and properly rotating food and kitchen supplies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Position Overview

The Islesboro Central School Chef and Kitchen Manager is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, appealing meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment. This position is ideal for a creative, organized chef who enjoys working with students.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of breakfast and lunches that meet the rigorous standards of the Maine School Nutrition Standards Program.
• When possible, meals should include fresh, seasonal, and sustainably sourced ingredients.
• This position must work within an established budget and maintain accurate food and supply inventories.
• This position is also responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, and properly rotating food and kitchen supplies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary training or an equivalent practical cooking experience.
• Preference will be given to prior experience.
• This individual must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and make sound decisions with limited resources.

We are looking for a community-minded, resourceful, and adaptable professional who takes pride in nourishing young people.

This is a school year (mid August-June) position.

Compensation will be competitive based on experience and qualifications.

• Health insurance is provided through MEA Benefits Trust.

Islesboro Central School is a unique, K-12 school on the unbridged island of Islesboro.

learn more here :https://www.islesborocentralschool.org/