School District Chef: Lead Menus & Kitchen Teams

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Chinle (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

At SFE, the team reshapes school dining by leading student-focused monthly menu creation that balances nutrition, cost, and appeal. You will train kitchen staff in food safety, cost management, and culinary techniques to deliver high‑quality meals.

This role partners with Cafeteria Managers to ensure health compliance and consistent food presentation. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in back-of-house foodservice, budgeting, and inventory management, with a relevant degree preferred and

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in back-of-house foodservice or restaurant operations
• Experience with foodservice budgeting, food cost control, and inventory/order management
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP; ability to obtain required food handler certification within 2 weeks of hire
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, and nutrition analysis/menu systems

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute student-focused menus by preparing quality meals, developing new recipes, conducting taste tests, and ensuring offerings are nutritious, cost-effective, and appealing.
• Manage food production and operations, including ordering food and supplies, utilizing commodities, and maintaining strong cost control practices.
• Lead hands-on training and development for kitchen staff in food safety, HACCP, cost management, cooking techniques, and food presentation.
• Ensure consistent quality and compliance by partnering with Cafeteria Managers, following all health regulations, and supervising and evaluating team members.
• Support program success through menu entry and nutritional analysis, chef demonstrations, timely reporting, and other assigned duties.

Kenntnisse

Budgeting

Food cost control

Inventory management

HACCP knowledge

MS Office

Nutrition analysis

Team leadership

Food safety

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or Food Service Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nutrition analysis/menu systems

Jobbeschreibung

At SFE, the team reshapes school dining by leading student-focused monthly menu creation that balances nutrition, cost, and appeal. You will train kitchen staff in food safety, cost management, and culinary techniques to deliver high‑quality meals.

This role partners with Cafeteria Managers to ensure health compliance and consistent food presentation. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in back-of-house foodservice, budgeting, and inventory management, with a relevant degree preferred and