Under the direction of the School Operations Manager and Principal, the Head Chef will lead the preparation, ordering of products and serving of daily lunch and breakfast service for all scholars while ensuring the wellness plan is followed to fidelity. S/he will work closely with school leadership to provide a positive, clean, and safe cafeteria environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prep food for daily lunch service in accordance with Safe Food Handling Practices and as determined by the St. Louis City Health Department
• Log in temperature for lunch
• Complete and file production sheets on a daily basis
• Serve lunch to all grade levels
• Assist with regular inventory and orders, monitor food costs with budget
• Properly label and store all perishable and nonperishable food items
• Clean up kitchen floors and surfaces after lunch service
• Collection and disposal of garbage from lunch service area
• Wash all dishes from lunch service
• Prepare lunches for field trips (when necessary)
• Sweep and mop cafeteria and kitchen daily
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces and table tops
• Fill paper products as needed
• Help to maintain supply list for cleaning and communicate needs to School Operations Manager
• Ensure that wellness plan is followed

Personal Qualities

• Hard worker with a drive to get the job done efficiently and effectively
• Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving

Qualifications:

• High School diploma (required)
• Experience in food service
• Desire to support school staff to ensure a world class education for all students

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.