This role will support foodservice operations at our account, Sweetwater Independent School District, in Sweetwater, TX. The Chef plays a vital role in ensuring exceptional culinary standards and customer satisfaction across school cafeteria operations within an assigned region. This position provides hands-on culinary leadership, operational support, and strategic guidance to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and compliant meals that meet organizational standards. As a key member of the Culinary & Organizational Excellence Team, the Area Chef collaborates closely with site teams to strengthen performance, elevate service, and maintain consistency across locations. This role requires flexibility and a proactive approach, stepping into facilities as needed to provide supervision, operational support, and culinary expertise.

Responsibilities :

Establish annual operational plans and goals; implement initiatives across locations using internal and external resources. Develop, implement, and monitor culinary concepts, menu programs, and product enhancements Ensure compliance with corporate standards, including food safety, risk management, purchasing, cost controls, and ordering systems. Oversee training execution for recipes, menu changes, food safety standards, and culinary procedures; conduct audits to verify adherence. Support business operations through performance evaluations, staffing support, event execution, sales proposal input, and cost/quality improvement programs.

Qualifications :

Culinary degree preferred or equivalent experience; minimum 5 years in food service management, including hands-on chef experience. 2-3 years of multi-unit culinary management or supervisory experience in restaurant or food service operations. Experience in high-volume batch cooking, complex food service environments, and catering operations. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, cost controls, and recipe/production execution, including ability to follow production sheets and standardized processes. SERV Safe certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months), valid driver's license, ability to pass background check, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Adobe) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program. Why Join SFE? Be part of a mission-driven team bringing scratch-cooked meals to schools. Creative freedom in catering menus & events. Supportive, family-style culture with room to grow. Competitive pay & benefits. Ready to cook up something amazing? Apply today and help us create memorable dining experiences for students!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Sweetwater, TX 79556 (Required)

Work Location:

In person