Reporting Relationships:Reports to Assistant/Director of Food ServicesGeneral Responsibilities:Responsible for supporting the district in culinary excellence in scratch cooking product consistency local sourcing and program expansion in schools. The District Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in producing high volume delicious and nutritious food writing recipes ordering catering assisting in menu development and staff :Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience required 2 years professional kitchen experienceMust be Servsafe Manager Certified or ability to obtain within 90 days of hireMust be ServSafe Allergen Certified or ability to obtain within 90 days of hireEffective oral written communication and technological skillsDemonstrates strong knife skillsDemonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detailPrevious experience working in a large scale food production environment preferredSchool nutrition training and work experience preferred Basic Computer Skills Familiar with Google SuiteCatering experiencePassionate about culinary excellenceTeam leader self starter innovatorPhysical Requirements:Extensive physical demands including but not limited to lifting up to 40lbs bending pushing and pullingExposure to extreme temperatures (hot/cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipmentConstant standingPerformance Responsibilities:Food PreparationPrepares scratch foods in bulk including but not limited to: sauces dressings vegetables grains and proteins according to established recipesEnsures consistency by measuring ingredients properly using scales and other measuring toolsUtilizes commercial prep equipment such as slicers choppers mixers blenders food processors and vacuum pack machines to process locally sourced ingredients Utilizes commercial food service equipment such as combi ovens tilt skillets ranges convection ovens kettles steamers and blast chillers to cook/cool food itemsOrganizes prepared foods in proper quantities based on the different kitchens needsProperly packages labels and stores prepared foods according to standard operating proceduresUnderstands nutritional regulations for school meals and meal patternPreparing delivering and serving food and beverages for events while ensuring food hygiene and quality standards are maintained and coordinating with clients and staffConsistently communicating with school staff to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operationsRecord KeepingCompletes preparation sheets production records and inventory logsCompletes temperature logs cooling logs and other HACCP logs Utilizes Linq Software system to access recipes enter recipes prepare school orders and utilize production planning toolsProgram ExpansionDevelops recipes to meet nutritional requirements for programTests recipes and assists with developing procedures for individual kitchen preparationAssists with menu planning and expansion of scratch menu itemsConducts periodic taste testing and/or surveys with students and staffKeeps current with culinary trendsFood SafetyUphold the highest standards in maintaining the operation cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and facilities according to all HACCP and SOP requirementsMaintains all required temperature logs as assigned to meet compliance regulationsEnsures compliance with HACCP procedures including hygiene hand washing food handling time/temperature control cooking methods product rotation proper washing and sanitizing of equipment and surfaces and glove useOperates kitchen equipment properly Other FunctionsCommunicates and collaborates with kitchen managers food service administrative staff and other district staffParticipates in department professional development programsDemonstrates initiative and the ability to work without close supervisionPerforms other duties as assigned by the DirectorInput accurate orders and inventory for the district update order guides and train staff as of employment: 200 day non-union school year position summers as needed