District Chef

Company: Talent Equity Group
Location: Edna
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

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
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 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 company 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 participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.

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