District Chef Needed for School Food Service

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and motivated District Chef to join our K-12 School Food Service Program! The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, leadership skills, and a passion for preparing high-quality meals for students.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Additional Availability: Occasional evenings and weekends for catering events
Location: Must be willing to travel between schools within the district.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee, supervise, and train kitchen staff and cooks at multiple schools throughout the district.
• Ensure proper food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control, and presentation standards are consistently followed.
• Develop creative and appealing menu items while adhering to USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines and school nutrition requirements.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development.
• Oversee food preparation for special events and catering functions.
• Manage food ordering and ensure appropriate product availability at each school.
• Conduct monthly inventory and assist with food cost and waste control.
• Oversee satellite kitchen preparation and food transportation procedures.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control practices are followed.
• Ensure all employees properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary working environment in all district kitchens.
• Provide hands-on culinary support and guidance to school kitchen teams as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional culinary experience required.
• ServSafe® certification required.
• Previous catering experience required.
• Experience with satellite food preparation and meal distribution required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff training skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to create appealing menus while following USDA NSLP guidelines.
• Experience with food ordering, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
• Must be willing and able to travel between schools within the district.
• Must be able to obtain all required clearances and documentation necessary to work in a school environment.
• K-12 school food service experience preferred.
• Culinary skills assessment or chef testing may be required as part of the interview process.

 

Maschio's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace.