School Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead Scratch Cooking & Nutrition

FLIK Independent School Dining; Limestone (ME); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Flik Independent School Dining in Limestone, Maine, is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations at The Maine School of Science and Mathematics, a public, STEM-focused residential boarding school in Limestone, Maine, serving approximately 100 students in grades 9-12.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to support daily food production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and the supervision of hourly kitchen associates.

Formación

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management experience; K–12, institutional, or contract dining preferred.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production, and food cost controls.
• ServSafe Certification highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet-based tools.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and supervision of back-of-house staff.
• Support cost control initiatives by assisting with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing food waste.
• Plan, develop, and implement menus that align with culinary standards, student preferences, and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead or support the preparation and execution of catered events, ensuring high-quality food, presentation, and service.
• Implement and support new culinary programs and initiatives with the Executive Chef and corporate culinary team.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed, including HACCP and allergy protocols.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and organization in all kitchen areas.
• Participate in training and mentoring hourly culinary staff to support skill development and team culture.
• Champion a safe, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen environment reflecting school and company values.

Conocimientos

Kitchen management

Scratch cooking

Food cost controls

Catering experience

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe Certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Flik Independent School Dining in Limestone, Maine, is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations at The Maine School of Science and Mathematics, a public, STEM-focused residential boarding school in Limestone, Maine, serving approximately 100 students in grades 9-12.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to support daily food production, menu development, catering execution, inventory management, and the supervision of hourly kitchen associates.