Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:ChefFLSA Classification:Full -Time, Salaried, Non-ExemptDate Created/Modified:April 2026Reports to:Head ChefSalary Range:$43,000-$50,000 annuallySolebury School (New Hope, PA) seeks a Chef who is passionate about great food and the power it has to bring people together. This is more than a kitchen role-it's an opportunity to become a meaningful part of a vibrant campus community. At Solebury, meals are a centerpiece of daily life. They're where students, faculty, and guests gather, connect, and recharge. As our Chef, you'll play a key role in shaping that experience-bringing creativity to the menu, energy to the kitchen, and a welcoming spirit to the dining hall throughout the school year and summer programs. You'll join a close-knit, supportive team where your ideas are encouraged and your work is truly appreciated. If you love to cook, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to make a real impact in a community setting, we'd love to connect with you. Interviews will run the month of May, with a mutually agreed upon start date in June or early July 2026. Essential Functions: Prepare and serve food according to established recipes and procedures within regulatory guidelines Assist with menu planning, food ordering, storage, preparation, and production. Perform set-up activities (i.e. assembling trays and carts, preparing condiments, assembling service lines, stocking utensils and napkins, and retrieving stock) Ensure all food going out for service is appropriately labeled for all allergens and dietary restrictions (i.e. vegan, contains lactose, etc.) Maintain a welcoming attitude towards students, parents, and faculty/staff regarding dining hall offerings. Alerting the head chef to requests and issues Perform opening, cleanup, and closing activities as scheduled Track waste and other critical cost-sensitive components as required by management Perform regular cleaning of the food service facilities and supervise any contracted cleaning services Identify and resolve food quality/service complaints, alerting the head chef or any issues Follow all safety procedures and protocols This role is classified as an essential worker: in the event of a school closure due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions, all designated essential workers are expected to report to campus and fulfill their scheduled responsibilities unless otherwise directed by their immediate supervisor or a member of the school's leadership team. Supports the School's summer programs by planning and preparing meals for summer camp participants Provides leadership coverage in the absence of the Head Chef Qualifications: High School diploma or G.E.D. A minimum of 10 years experience in food service production Ability to work and be productive with minimal supervision Maintain ServSafe or comparable certification Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, parents and volunteers and visitors; must have a customer service orientation Basic computer skills Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Occasionally lift equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more Crawl, climb ladders, twist, turn and reach in completing a variety of job duties Work outside in hot or cold conditions for extended periods of time Work in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school Work in the extreme temperature and humidity conditions found in a food service kitchen The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.