Head Chef

Head Chef Orleans Southwest Orleans Southwest - Hardwick, Vermont Job Details

Job ID:

5603929

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) is seeking a dynamic head chef at Wolcott Elementary. The responsibilities of this position include the preparation and serving of food to students during breakfast and lunch; supervising an assistant, cleaning and sterilizing utensils, machines, and other equipment used during food preparation; ensuring that students are served appropriate portion sizes; and storing and handling food in safe ways. Other tasks include using ordering and reporting software and point of sales system, food ordering, inventory, menu creation/consultation, money collection/deposits in accordance with established practices. The position is for 8 hours per day for all school days, plus ten days added for professional development. Full benefits, 12 paid holidays, and paid time off are also part of the position. While it is rare, all Food Service staff are employees of the Supervisory Union and could be subject to a change in location based on student and staffing needs. Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union and its schools pride themselves on offering quality nutritional meals to our students at each school as participants in a number of federal school meals programs. By partnering with local food growers/makers and others, we are able to create community connections and emphasize fresh, quality ingredients on appealing menus. OSSU's Food Service staff is committed to providing tasty meals that power our youth for learning in and outside of the classroom. OSSU serves school-age children in the towns of Craftsbury, Greensboro, Hardwick, Stannard, Wolcott, and Woodbury. Our schools are a source of pride in our communities. We believe in creating strong student, family, staff, and community partnerships with the goal of providing an education that is relevant and meaningful to each child in our districts. Understanding that our students will be competing on a global level, we aim to offer programs and practices that respect diversity, embrace excellence, promote equity, and encourage lifelong learning. We take our responsibility seriously and appreciate the opportunity to work together to be stronger together in our school communities.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$35,000 to $40,000 Per Year