School Culinary Director & Chef (Food Service Lead)

Maschio's Food Services, Inc.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Services, Inc. in Morris County, NJ seeks a Chef/Director for the school food service program. Monday–Friday, full-time day shift, 7–8 hours per day, serving students with high-quality meals.

The ideal candidate combines culinary excellence with management experience, ensures safety with PPE, and coordinates catering events, staff, and daily reporting to the Area Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary experience required.
• Prior food service management experience ideal.
• Prepare all catering events for school; some travel may be involved.
• Excellent time and people management skills.
• Oversee staffing needs.
• Report to Area Supervisor daily.
• Proficient with Google, Microsoft products and POS systems.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate.
• Follow all safety and food handling procedures.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Client-facing role; personable and comfortable with regular client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all catering events for school; some travel may be involved.
• Oversee staffing needs.
• Report to Area Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Ensure safety and PPE procedures are followed.

Skills

Strong culinary experience

Food service management

Time and people management

Oversee staffing needs

Excellent client interaction

PPE use & safety

ServSafe Manager Certificate

POS systems

Google/Microsoft suite

Able to lift 50 lbs

Tools

POS systems

Google/Microsoft Suite

Job description

Maschio's Food Services, Inc. in Morris County, NJ seeks a Chef/Director for the school food service program. Monday–Friday, full-time day shift, 7–8 hours per day, serving students with high-quality meals.

The ideal candidate combines culinary excellence with management experience, ensures safety with PPE, and coordinates catering events, staff, and daily reporting to the Area Supervisor.