Chef Manager - Orange School District

Job description

Chef Manager – Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition! School Dining Leadership: Are you a culinary professional who’s passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your talent to a kitchen that nourishes students and shapes futures. What You’ll Do: Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to students and staff Supervise and train kitchen team members to ensure culinary excellence and efficiency Create menus that are nutritious, kid-friendly, and compliant with USDA school nutrition guidelines Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in alignment with health regulations Collaborate with school administrators and nutrition staff to support student well-being Manage production records, vendor orders, and kitchen budgets Foster a welcoming and inclusive kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountability We’re Looking For: 3+ years of experience in culinary management (school food service or institutional setting a plus) Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking Knowledge of USDA school meal requirements, production planning, and food safety sta...