School Nutrition Chef & Kitchen Leader

Regional School Unit 23; Old Orchard Beach (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools seeks a collaborative Chef & Culinary Supervisor to lead school meals across the district. The role blends culinary skill with program leadership, guiding menus, nutrition, and staff in a three-school district near the Atlantic coast.

The position is a 1.0 FTE school-year role with summer planning. ServSafe Manager certification within 6 months of hire is required, and ongoing nutrition education and wellness initiatives are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience leading school meal programs and kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of federal school meal standards and nutrition.
• ServSafe Manager certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to develop scratch recipes and lunch/breakfast menus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee nutritious school breakfast and lunch menus.
• Supervise daily food service operations and mentor staff.
• Gather student feedback to improve meal selections.
• Adjust recipes to reduce sodium, fat, and sugar per guidelines.
• Coordinate farm-to-school initiatives and local procurement.
• Provide culinary training to staff annually.
• Promote district wellness and nutrition education.
• Lead compliance with Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Nutrition expertise

Staff coaching

Menu development

Scratch cooking

Tools

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools seeks a collaborative Chef & Culinary Supervisor to lead school meals across the district. The role blends culinary skill with program leadership, guiding menus, nutrition, and staff in a three-school district near the Atlantic coast.

The position is a 1.0 FTE school-year role with summer planning. ServSafe Manager certification within 6 months of hire is required, and ongoing nutrition education and wellness initiatives are part of the job.