Executive Chef

The Executive Chef is responsible and accountable for the menu planning and efficient production and delivery of food services to students, staff members, parents, and visitors. The Executive Chef is actively involved in the training of kitchen staff on food preparation, and safe food handling and operation of equipment. The Executive Chef ensures cafeteria operations follow all sanitation and health regulations and that meals meet nutritional standards. The Executive Chef works closely with the School Director, the school administration team, and SABIS?? to ensure the food services program is meeting the needs of the students and staff members. The Executive Chef maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines. The Executive Chef ensures the school and SABIS?? brand, philosophy, systems, policies and procedures are properly implemented and observed.

Key Responsibilities:

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe food handling and operation of equipment.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation standards are followed.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines.
• Ensures necessary product is available when needed.
• Complies with federal, state & local health and sanitation regulations as well as sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.

Ideal Requirements:

• B.S. in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field or A.O.S. degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
• 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary experience, Catering experience, ServSafe certified
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends
• Excellent cooking skills and attention to detail
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• The ability to inspire people and help them develop
• Excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a budget and keep accurate records
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Dependability and readiness to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals