Assistant Head Chef – In‑School (No Nights/Weekends/Holidays)

About the role

The Assistant Head Chef supports the Head Chef in running an in‑school kitchen that serves 300‑500 students daily. The position offers a stable, teacher‑like schedule with weekends and holidays off, providing a great training ground for future kitchen leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily breakfast, lunch, and snack preparation for 300‑500 students.
• Maintain food‑safe conditions, perform quality control, and ensure recipe consistency.
• Assist with production schedules, inventory tracking, and consumption reporting.

Required profile

• 2+ years professional culinary experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen.
• Associate degree in culinary arts (preferred) and food‑handler certification (or obtain within 90 days).
• Excellent communication, organization, and a passion for improving school nutrition.

Required skills

• Food safety and sanitation practices.
• Inventory management and production scheduling.
• Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements (a plus).

What we offer

• Hourly pay $22.50‑$24.50 plus benefits.
• Generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k option.
• Paid professional development, education reimbursement, parental leave, and free lunch.