Chef Manager - Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial

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,...