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POSITION: DISTRICT HEAD CHEF
HIGH SCHOOL MAIN CAMPUS (CENTRAL KITCHEN)
7.0 hours per day: 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM Monday – Friday
$21.75 per hour
ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:
Holt Public Schools is located in the Lansing metropolitan region. It is primarily located in Ingham County with portions in Eaton County. We provide educational programs from Early Childhood through and beyond 12th grade including access to Early College programming and Career and Technical Education. Our current enrollment totals approximately 4,800 students. Our student body is approximately 45% persons of color with significant ethnic diversity and representation from historically marginalized groups. We employ approximately 800 employees and are committed to hiring and supporting a more diverse workforce. Holt Public Schools is committed to creating an environment in which every member of our community is seen, heard, valued, and welcomed. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to this endeavor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must have a culinary degree or equivalent culinary supervisory/management experience.
· Must have 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
· Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations accepted. K-12 experience is appreciated but not mandatory.
· Hands-on chef experience.
· Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
· Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs including Excel.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Head Chef is responsible for supporting dining services and culinary operations for a K-12 school district of 10 buildings and under the direction of the Director of Food Services.
· Ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support to all buildings while interacting with building staff twice a month.
· Assist the Director & Assistant Director of Food Services in coordinating the development of new menus and recipes, ordering related supplies and creating special themed days for buildings.
· Initiate and set up of a dedicated program designed specific to Holt Public Schools including implementation of Farm to School Program using Michigan produce.
· Assist with food cost control, menu planning and purchasing.
· Implement and ensure that established food quality guidelines are followed and maintained at all locations.
· Assist with utilization of USDA Commodity Food Items.
· Prepare and serve food in accordance with kitchen procedures in a quick and pleasant manner as needed.
· Serve on the production line, the serving line or as the cashier as directed.
· Assist in setting up and the display of the serving line for food service.
· Assist in cleaning and storing equipment and food supplies as directed.
· Assist in the daily cleanup of the kitchen and service areas.
· Assist with the planning and execution of all catering events.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
o First round interviews will be conducted via Zoom or Teams.
TO APPLY:
Please visit our website at www.hpsk12.net and click on Employment, then click Application link and select the position from the listing to complete an online application.
Posted: May 10, 2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$80k-107k (estimate)
05/23/2024
09/19/2024
www.hpsk12.net
Holt, Michigan
50 - 100
Maria Jadloc
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