Red Rabbit
Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays), Princeton, NJ
Red Rabbit, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Overview
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.
Our professionally trained chefs create menus, source farm fresh ingredients, and cook delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. School food matters not only because it’s integral to good health, but because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.
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.
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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.
Our professionally trained chefs create menus, source farm fresh ingredients, and cook delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. School food matters not only because it’s integral to good health, but because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.
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.
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