Red Rabbit, LLC
Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays), Trenton, NJ
Red Rabbit, LLC, Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628
Overview
Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays), Trenton, NJ
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Red Rabbit, LLC
About Red Rabbit 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. We place professionally trained chefs in the school cafeteria to create culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage of the children we serve and to support health and equity in school meals.
About The Role 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 the ability to train and motivate the team. Must share our passion for creating equity in the school cafeteria.
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)
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: $25 - $30
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
Equal Opportunity 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, LLC
About Red Rabbit 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. We place professionally trained chefs in the school cafeteria to create culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage of the children we serve and to support health and equity in school meals.
About The Role 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 the ability to train and motivate the team. Must share our passion for creating equity in the school cafeteria.
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)
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: $25 - $30
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
Equal Opportunity 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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