CATERING CHEF- HOURLY (FULL-TIME)

Chef

Los Angeles, CA 90046

Overview

Salary Range $32.00 - $32.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Description

Essential Functions:

Manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities of the kitchen operation

Estimate food consumption and requisition

Procure the food supplies for all meals

Plan and execute recipes

Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality

Establish presentation technique and quality standards

Plan and price menus and execute cost controls

Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen

Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

Directly supervise kitchen personnel

Menu planning and program compliance for the National School Lunch Program

Communications

Communicate effectively, both orally & in writing, with students, parents, & other professionals routinely.

Respond to colleague communications in a respectful and timely manner.

Participate professionally in scheduled meetings

Professionalism and Teamwork

Model professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the broader community.

Maintain reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality.

Other Functions:

Adhere to school policies, procedures and deadlines

Perform other duties as assigned.

Assist in other school programs when necessary.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer service is essential to success in this role

Experience in executing consistent and high-quality menu items

Hands-on culinary leadership

Extremely well organized and excels at multitasking

Thrives under pressure

Hands-on management skills and an outgoing personality

Previous experience with controlling food and labor costs, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing and developing a culinary team is preferred.

Premise and liability accountability and contract-managed service experience are desirable.

Must be able to read labels on food and cleaning solutions

Knowledge of and safe use of kitchen tools and utensils required to perform the specific duties and responsibilities

Knowledge of workplace safety procedures, nutrition, and sanitation guidelines

Knowledge of Google Workspace (formally GSuite) is desirable.

Knowledge of menu planning and program compliance for the National School Lunch Program.

Have enthusiasm for supporting and being a part of a TK-12 school program.

Essential Physical Requirements: Estimated daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job.

Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils

Frequent reaching, walking, bending, stooping, grasping and pinching, pushing, lifting and carrying, squatting, twisting, or kneeling.

Walks and stands during the entire shift.

Lift and carry food containers weighing up to 50 lbs.

Lift and empty trash cans weighing up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Work in a hot, damp environment.

Hazards include but are not limited to, cuts from metal cans, burns, slipping, and tripping.

Frequent washing of hands.

Other Requirements:

Support the Mission and Vision of the School; exercise good judgment and moral character; fingerprint clearance & TB test clearance. Larchmont Schools has the right to revise this job description at any time. Larchmont Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• *) Must hold a related culinary degree or five or more years of industry and culinary management experience in a commercial kitchen
• *) Must enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced work environment
• *) ServSafe Certification required/ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• *) TB Test clearance & DOJ fingerprinting clearance
• *) CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
• *) A demonstrated commitment to strong customer service, high professional ethical standards, and a diverse workplace

Larchmont Charter School