Chef

Essential Functions:

Working within a collaborative, team environment, the Position will:

• 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:

Special knowledge or skills necessary for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

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

Salary : $32