Chef- St Mark's Episcopal School (Oakland Park, FL)

Chef

Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what's right, every time.

We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate, hands-on chef who loves great food, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a difference every day? We're looking for a Chef to join our culinary team at Saint Mark's Episcopal School in Oakland Park, FL.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented culinarian who enjoys being in the kitchen, leading a team, and taking pride in creating fresh, high-quality food. As our Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the culinary team to support daily food operations while helping create a positive, professional, and collaborative kitchen environment.

In addition to an excellent compensation and benefits package, you will also receive:

• Free parking
• Complimentary employee shift meal
• Free chef uniforms

What You'll Do/ Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a hands-on culinary leader who works alongside the team to prepare and cook exceptional food.
• Motivate, train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members while creating a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Assist with menu planning and execution, ensuring food is flavorful, fresh, creative, and beautifully presented.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, food production, portion control, and kitchen organization.
• Help execute successful events while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and kitchen practices meet Health Department regulations, company standards, and client expectations.
• Partner with the culinary and management teams to keep the operation running smoothly and efficiently.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the FISD marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• Demonstrated job stability and a strong commitment to long-term growth within the organization.
• Strong professional cooking and culinary experience
• Experience leading a culinary or production team
• A hands-on approach to cooking and food preparation
• Experience with inventory, ordering, and food cost awareness
• Experience with banquets, catering, or large-scale food production
• Menu planning and execution experience
• The ability to train, motivate, and develop a team of 6
• Strong organization and communication skills
• A passion for quality, freshness, presentation, and great hospitality
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in schools, restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Associates at Flik Independent School Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik Independent School Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1560570