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SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence

District Chef

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What they do

A Chef oversees food preparation and directs other cooks and kitchen staff. Plans menus, develops recipes, orders ingredients and supplies. May supervise kitchen operations in a restaurant or work for a private household; may work for an executive office or a client that entertains regularly.

$45,992 / year median in Michigan

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. We are passionate about delicious food, creating a customized experience for each of our districts and schools, bringing innovation to the table and being compassionate leaders to our teams. If you're looking for a career that can truly make an impact on a child's day, we want to meet you! SFE is looking for strong candidates with K12 experience to join our team! We are seeking a District Chef to oversee foodservice operations.
Summary of Position :
Provide friendly, responsive service in a clean and safe environment that all of our customers will enjoy. Create monthly menus that are nutritionally sound, cost effective and appealing to students, staff and parents. Conduct ongoing training with kitchen staffs in food safety, food cost, cooking technique and food presentation.
Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or related field preferred
  • Level 1 background check clearance
  • Prior school foodservice experience desired
  • Experience with restaurant/cafeteria budgeting/food costs required
  • Experience in culinary skills required
  • Food Safety standards experience required
  • Must possess a food handler's card within two (2) weeks of hire, if applicable
  • Clear/Professional communication skills required
  • Basic computer skills required including Microsoft Suite
  • Sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences and socio-economic situations required
  • Basic cooking and cleaning skills required
  • Positive and energetic personalities are appreciated
Responsibilities :
  • Prepare and cook food as per recipes, production records
  • Create new recipes using commodities and purchased products
  • Conduct taste testing's with customers for new products and recipes
  • Conduct roving chef demonstrations
  • Create student menu's that are cost effective, appealing and nutritionally balanced
  • Input menus into the nutritional analysis program
  • Place food and supply orders that meet the needs of each school while maintaining cost control measures
  • Conduct trainings with cooks in food safety, HACCP, food cost, cooking technique and food presentation
  • Work with the Cafeteria Manager to ensure quality workmanship
  • Follow all local and SFE health regulations
  • Supervision and evaluation of subordinate employees
  • Submit reports as directed and in compliance with deadlines
  • Other duties, as assigned Physical Demands & Work Environment Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and/or dominate language at the school Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours) Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently lift up to 50 pounds Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver cases of food frequently weighing from 25 to 40 pounds We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person