Fresno Chef

Brigaid is a pioneering organization that seeks to revolutionize the way food is served in public schools. Founded by renowned chef Dan Giusti, our mission is to provide high-quality, wholesome meals to students across the country. We partner with school districts to equip chefs with the skills and resources needed to succeed in institutional kitchens.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced chef to join our team as a Brigaid Chef in Fresno, California. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading kitchen operations and implementing best practices in food safety and quality. Your expertise will be instrumental in improving the overall quality of food offerings in the Fresno Unified School District.

• Lead kitchen operations and implement best practices in food safety and quality
• Train and mentor food service teams on organization, food safety, and basic cooking techniques
• Develop and implement scratch cooking menus to increase student satisfaction and maximize the value of current infrastructure
• Collaborate with school administrators and food service staff to ensure seamless implementation of new protocols and procedures
• Monitor progress and adherence to standards and protocols

• At least 3 years of professional cooking experience in a non-institutional setting
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within the initial training period
• Strong understanding of good food safety practices and ability to lead and direct food service teams
• Ability to use high volume kitchen equipment and follow recipes and basic math to determine preparation quantities
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well under pressure and coordinate tasks
• Flexibility in accommodating changes in schedule and ability to work well with others in a team environment

• 100% company-paid health insurance
• 100% company-paid dental and vision insurance
• 100% company-paid short- and long-term care insurance
• 8 days of paid vacation to start
• 12 paid federal holidays
• 6 days of paid sick leave
• 401k with 4% company match and immediate vesting