Sous Chef, K-12 School Dining, Fresh Scratch Cooking

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining is hiring a Sous Chef to support culinary operations in a dynamic K–12 school dining program. You will report to the Executive Chef and assist with daily production, menu development, catering execution, inventory, and supervision of hourly kitchen staff.

The role suits a motivated culinary professional with a passion for scratch cooking, creative menu planning, and high standards in food quality and safety. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of dynamic culinary or kitchen management in high‑volume settings.
• Strong catering experience and ability to lead events.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking, batch production and food cost controls.
• Awareness of food trends and sustainable practices.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and leadership with ownership mindset.
• Commitment to customer happiness and nutritious school meals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and supervise hourly staff.
• Support inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Develop menus aligning with standards and nutritional guidelines.
• Lead or support catered events with high quality and presentation.
• Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with the culinary team.
• Ensure HACCP, sanitation and allergy protocols are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across kitchen areas.
• Mentor hourly staff to build skills and teamwork.
• Foster a safe, inclusive kitchen reflecting school and company values.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Communication

Food safety awareness

Cost control knowledge

Scratch cooking knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining is hiring a Sous Chef to support culinary operations in a dynamic K–12 school dining program. You will report to the Executive Chef and assist with daily production, menu development, catering execution, inventory, and supervision of hourly kitchen staff.

The role suits a motivated culinary professional with a passion for scratch cooking, creative menu planning, and high standards in food quality and safety. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.