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District Chef

1 month ago


Columbia, United States SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence Full time

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. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team. ____________________________________________________________________


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 staff in food safety, food cost, cooking technique, and food presentation. The district chief would be responsible for managing the catering program.


Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required
  • Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Bachelor’s degree major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management strongly preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience in food and beverage back of the house operations
  • Prior school foodservice experience desired
  • Experience with restaurant/cafeteria budgeting/food costs required
  • 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 menus 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
  • 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
  • Other functions, duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or which are necessary or appropriate to the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program


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