Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. We are passionate about delicious food, creating a customized experience for each of our districts and schools, bringing innovation to the table and being compassionate leaders to our teams. If you're looking for a career that can truly make an impact on a child's day, we want to meet you! Summary of Position: Provide friendly, responsive service in a clean and safe environment that all of our customers will enjoy. Create monthly menus that are nutritionally sound, cost-effective, and appealing to students, staff, and parents. Conduct ongoing training with kitchen staff in food safety, food cost, cooking technique, and food presentation. Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required, culinary degree preferred
- 3+ years' experience in food and beverage front of the house operations
- Prior school foodservice experience desired
- Experience with restaurant/cafeteria budgeting/food costs required
- Experience in culinary skills required
- Food Safety standards experience required
- Must possess a food handler's card within two (2) weeks of hire, if applicable
- Clear/Professional communication skills required
- Basic computer skills required including Microsoft Suite
- Sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and socio - economic situations required
- Basic cooking and cleaning skills required
- Positive and energetic personalities are appreciated
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food as per recipes, production records
- Create new recipes using commodities and purchased products
- Conduct taste testing's with customers for new products and recipes
- Conduct roving chef demonstrations
- Create student menus that are cost - effective, appealing, and nutritionally balanced
- Input menus into the nutritional analysis program
- Place food and supply orders that meet the needs of each school while maintaining cost control measures
- Conduct trainings with cooks in food safety, HACCP, food cost, cooking technique and food presentation
- Work with the Cafeteria Manager to ensure quality workmanship
- Follow all local and SFE health regulations
- Supervision and evaluation of subordinate employees
- Submit reports as directed and in compliance with deadlines
- Other duties, as assigned
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program Position typically works 50-60 hour workweek