School Dining Executive Chef — Fresh Scratch-Made Menus

Pepi Foods; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation

Job summary

Pepi Foods in Thomasville, GA seeks a Dining Leadership role to lead a culinary and dining program focused on scratch cooking, high quality ingredients, and student-focused menus. You will supervise a team, ensure safety, and partner with school leadership to enhance the dining experience.

The role emphasizes mentorship, menu development, cost control, and maintaining high standards for nutrition and presentation in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or related training preferred.
• Food safety certifications preferred.
• Experience leading high-volume school dining operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire the culinary and dining team with accountability and hospitality.
• Establish expectations for quality, preparation, sanitation, service, and performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Collaborate with school leadership to improve dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Food safety

Menu planning

Budget management

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Food safety certifications

Job description

Pepi Foods in Thomasville, GA seeks a Dining Leadership role to lead a culinary and dining program focused on scratch cooking, high quality ingredients, and student-focused menus. You will supervise a team, ensure safety, and partner with school leadership to enhance the dining experience.

The role emphasizes mentorship, menu development, cost control, and maintaining high standards for nutrition and presentation in a school setting.