Red Rabbit, LLC
Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays), Princeton, NJ
Red Rabbit, LLC, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
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What Do We Do
Red Rabbit is a Black-owned School Food Management Company in the country. We work with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to uplift communities of color throughout the North East and Mid-Atlantic Regions.
About The Role
The Head Chef position is an exciting opportunity for a talented and seasoned chef looking to transition to meaningful, impactful work. The Head Chef directs the day-to-day operations of a 3 - 7 person school cafeteria kitchen preparing meals for hundreds of kids. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, is comfortable with office-work, and enjoys interacting with customers. A strong emphasis will be placed on candidates’ ability to train and motivate their team. Must share our passion for creating equity in the school cafeteria. NOTE: Position is located in Trenton. Travel stipend available.
Job Functions
Leadership
Train and coach kitchen team members to enhance their skills and performance Develop team members through ongoing mentoring and support. Create a positive and cohesive team environment that promotes retention and high performance.
Culinary Management
Oversee daily culinary operations to ensure consistent and high-quality food preparation. Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times by adhering to health and safety standards. Perform quality control checks on all menu items to ensure consistency and integrity. Optimize food costs through efficient inventory management and creative menu planning.
Administration
Follow production schedules to ensure timely meal preparation and service. Track and submit consumption numbers and daily compliance reports accurately. Manage facility maintenance projects to ensure a safe and functional kitchen environment.
Customer Care
Build and maintain strong relationships with the school community, including teachers, administrators, and parents. Attend school meetings to stay informed and engaged with the school community. Educate the school community about culinary and nutrition topics through presentations in the cafeteria.
Skills & Requirements
3+ years professional culinary experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen 1+ years supervisory/management experience Bachelor degree in culinary arts a plus Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices Must be comfortable using software/apps/spreadsheets to track and report data Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements a plus Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days of Hire. (Reimbursement available) Work Location & Travel This position is based in
Trenton, NJ , with a regular schedule of
Monday to Friday, approximately 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM . Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Trenton each day. To support candidates commuting from outside of Trenton (such as Princeton or surrounding areas), we are offering
mileage reimbursement and/or travel stipend.
Mileage reimbursement/ stipend will apply for travel distances beyond a set threshold. Additional Information Job Type: Full Time Typical Hours: Monday - Friday approx- 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Location: Trenton, NJ Reports to: District Manager Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 Benefits
Generous PTO Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k Option Paid Professional Development Education Reimbursement Opportunities Paid Family Leave Disability Insurance Coverage Paid Summer Flex Program About Red Rabbit Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is a black-owned, MWBE Certified, K-12 school food management company that believes choosing to feed children diverse and nutritious food is an act of social justice. Red Rabbit celebrates all cultures in the urban school cafeteria by preparing meals that reflect the heritage of the kids they serve. The company places professionally trained chefs in the school cafeteria to create culturally relevant meals that become part of the school community. From our kitchens, Red Rabbit prepares and delivers thousands of heritage-based, scratch made meals to the Greater New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Washington regions. Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation. Note: This refined version preserves the core information while removing extraneous boilerplate and ensuring clean, accessible HTML structure with only allowed tags. IsExpired : false
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Leadership
Train and coach kitchen team members to enhance their skills and performance Develop team members through ongoing mentoring and support. Create a positive and cohesive team environment that promotes retention and high performance.
Culinary Management
Oversee daily culinary operations to ensure consistent and high-quality food preparation. Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times by adhering to health and safety standards. Perform quality control checks on all menu items to ensure consistency and integrity. Optimize food costs through efficient inventory management and creative menu planning.
Administration
Follow production schedules to ensure timely meal preparation and service. Track and submit consumption numbers and daily compliance reports accurately. Manage facility maintenance projects to ensure a safe and functional kitchen environment.
Customer Care
Build and maintain strong relationships with the school community, including teachers, administrators, and parents. Attend school meetings to stay informed and engaged with the school community. Educate the school community about culinary and nutrition topics through presentations in the cafeteria.
Skills & Requirements
3+ years professional culinary experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen 1+ years supervisory/management experience Bachelor degree in culinary arts a plus Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices Must be comfortable using software/apps/spreadsheets to track and report data Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements a plus Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days of Hire. (Reimbursement available) Work Location & Travel This position is based in
Trenton, NJ , with a regular schedule of
Monday to Friday, approximately 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM . Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Trenton each day. To support candidates commuting from outside of Trenton (such as Princeton or surrounding areas), we are offering
mileage reimbursement and/or travel stipend.
Mileage reimbursement/ stipend will apply for travel distances beyond a set threshold. Additional Information Job Type: Full Time Typical Hours: Monday - Friday approx- 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Location: Trenton, NJ Reports to: District Manager Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 Benefits
Generous PTO Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k Option Paid Professional Development Education Reimbursement Opportunities Paid Family Leave Disability Insurance Coverage Paid Summer Flex Program About Red Rabbit Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is a black-owned, MWBE Certified, K-12 school food management company that believes choosing to feed children diverse and nutritious food is an act of social justice. Red Rabbit celebrates all cultures in the urban school cafeteria by preparing meals that reflect the heritage of the kids they serve. The company places professionally trained chefs in the school cafeteria to create culturally relevant meals that become part of the school community. From our kitchens, Red Rabbit prepares and delivers thousands of heritage-based, scratch made meals to the Greater New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Washington regions. Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation. Note: This refined version preserves the core information while removing extraneous boilerplate and ensuring clean, accessible HTML structure with only allowed tags. IsExpired : false
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