School District Kitchen Chef & Training Lead

Young World Physical Education; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Chef to support and train kitchen staff on recipes and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and at least three years of professional cooking experience, preferably in K-12 or institutional food service. Responsibilities include monitoring kitchen conditions, coaching staff on portion control, and ensuring compliance with USDA standards. A ServSafe Manager certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of professional cooking experience.
• Supervisory or training experience strongly preferred.
• K-12 or high-volume institutional food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and train kitchen staff on approved recipes and standards.
• Monitor and document sanitary conditions in kitchens.
• Coach staff on portion control and meal compliance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Training and supervision

Sanitation standards

Cooking techniques

Portion control

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Young World Physical Education in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Chef to support and train kitchen staff on recipes and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and at least three years of professional cooking experience, preferably in K-12 or institutional food service. Responsibilities include monitoring kitchen conditions, coaching staff on portion control, and ensuring compliance with USDA standards. A ServSafe Manager certification is required within 30 days of hire.