Salary: $100,000/Yr-$105,000 /Yr

Job Summary

The District Chef is a regional culinary leader responsible for leading all aspects and elevating the food program across multiple K-12 school dining accounts throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.

This role focuses on culinary perfection, food safety, training, and innovation. As a strategic partner to on-site chefs and dining directors, the District Chef ensures consistency in quality, compliance with safety standards, and execution of company culinary programs. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of scratch cooking, cost control, staff development, and menu design tailored to the K-12 environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide culinary leadership and support to chefs and culinary teams across multiple school dining locations.
• Train, mentor, and develop on-site chefs, elevating their skills and ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation.
• Own the rollout of new menus and culinary programs in collaboration with the company's culinary and marketing teams.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company culinary standards, station specifications, and food safety protocols.
• Instruct chefs how to plan seasonal and cycle menus that meet student preferences, budget requirements, and dietary needs.
• Guide teams on accurate food allergy accommodations and standard methodologies to ensure student safety and inclusivity.
• Support cost control initiatives by training chefs on purchasing strategies, inventory management, and budget adherence.
• Develop strategies to improve guest happiness and enhance the overall dining experience.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within culinary teams.
• Use online menu management systems to support planning, consistency, and nutritional compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of culinary management experience, including at least 2 years in a multi-site leadership role.
• Experience in high-volume food production and catering within a contract food service or institutional setting.
• Strong background in cost control, inventory management, and vendor relations.
• Proven track record to train and lead culinary staff to achieve operational and quality standards.
• Experience developing menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies.
• Familiarity with online menu and recipe management platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Dedication to ongoing learning, innovation, and excellence in school dining.

Apply to Flik today!

Associates at Flik Independent School Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FISD.pdf

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik Independent School Dinning maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:

FISD

HILARIA KWAKUMEY

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