Talent.com
District Chef - Warren School District
District Chef - Warren School DistrictThe Nutrition Group • Russell, PA, United States
District Chef - Warren School District

District Chef - Warren School District

The Nutrition Group • Russell, PA, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Work Life Balance- No Nights- No weekends- Holidays Off- Mon through Friday Schedule- Daylight Hours

Who is The Nutrition Group?

We are a full-service food and facilities management company founded in 1975. The Nutrition Group's family of support services includes K-12 Meal Services, Commissary, Custodial and Maintenance Management, Business and Industry, and Consulting. Currently, we operate in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, and South Carolina.

The Nutrition Group is a people-oriented company that prides itself on the long-term relationships we've established with clients, customers, employees, and vendors.

About the Job :

The Nutrition Group has an open position of District Chef. This position entails overseeing and managing the daily operations for a local K-12 School District Food Service Department, with a strong emphasis on culinary skills.

Duties to include : General Assignment

Serving as the District Chef entails oversite of all capacities revolving around food production & service, while assisting the food service directors with overall program success. This includes preparing, and training staff to prepare food, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the USDA, the Department of Education, school district, and The Nutrition Group, within the framework of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Is responsible first to each Director of Food & Nutrition to collectively highlight areas for focus and growth within each building, including menus, quality control, paperwork compliance, hourly staff training needs and district catering expectations. Overall responsible to the Regional Manager for the effective operating performance of the school district's food service operation, in conjunction with the contractual agreement, including financial results and accountability, quality control.

Responsibilities :

Financial Results and Accountability

  • To assist with meeting, or exceeding, budgeted results participation & food cost
  • Is responsible for food cost control and effective training on waste management & production values.
  • Assist with accurate inventories for each school and maintains a separate inventory of government commodities.
  • In conjunction with supervision, develops financial reports to explain budget variances if they occur.
  • Develops special events centered around food, with the goal of increasing program participation.

Personnel

  • Assists DFN in training, developing, utilizing, motivating, evaluating, and terminating employees in conjunction with school district and The Nutrition Group policies.
  • Utilize employee job descriptions and performance standards to help guide and train employees. Provide feedback on performance to food service director, that will be used for formal appraisals, as well as develop plans for future training and / or adjustments to responsibilities.
  • Conducts individual employee personnel development program and training programs on a continuing basis. Develops an open-door climate for employees and assures that he / she visits with each one personally on a continuing basis to know their feelings, problems, etc., yet does not become involved beyond the normal duties of sound management practices.
  • Assist with annual training of and enforces OSHA regulations to existing staff and for each new hire maintained on The Nutrition Group payroll. Conducts safety education on an ongoing basis to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
  • Establishes a system of regular and continuing personal contact to acquire immediate knowledge and correction of cafeteria employee dissatisfaction, and work with the food service director to address so there are no recurring complaints.
  • Make recommendations to FSD on unit work schedules.
  • Maintains effective job goal performance, with a high degree of employee morale.
  • Treats all employees according to the terms of the established labor agreements and / or school district and The Nutrition Group policies.
  • Indoctrinates and trains staff to be personally neat and give cheerful, competent, and efficient service.
  • Establishing a formal program of pre-school, in-service and on-the-job training. Coordinating these training sessions as part of the formal "manager" and employee meetings. Encourages employees to participate in team training days.
  • Visits buildings during, before and at the end of the day to observe service, productions and employee activity rate.
  • While training all staff in terms of food quality, recipe compliance, & HACCP protocol is required, a particular focus on cooks and lead production personnel is needed.
  • Quality Control

    1 Menus

  • Constantly evaluates established menus for student satisfaction, production practicality, etc. Maintains and submits to supervision, written corrective, constructive comments.
  • Purchasing
  • Works with staff to establish a reliable system of attendance prediction and relates it to the purchasing program and to actual production to eliminate waste.
  • Purchases food and supplies only from approved vendors and ensures proper security of all inventory at all times.
  • Supervises all specifications and purchasing procedures of the district, the NSLP and The Nutrition Group
  • Purchases only those items authorized by The Nutrition Group's buyer.
  • Understands, communicates and practices the NSLP and The Nutrition Group food standards in each school of the district.
  • Maintains an up-to-date and complete recipe file in each unit and insures recipes are used.
  • Utilizes all leftovers properly and quickly or stores them for future use.
  • Meets or exceeds reimbursable nutritional requirements and maintains detailed, accurate production records in accordance with USDA and Department of Education when in production. Ensuring all staff is following the same procedure and meeting requirements.
  • Understands food production practices and constantly upgrades the production standards to all technological developments.
  • Keeps and maintains accurate production records in compliance with USDA / CRE regulations and ensure all staff knows how to complete & is completing as well. If there are areas for improvement, provide on the spot training & communicate with FSD.
  • Service
  • Establishes portion control standards Insures all NSLP requirements are met for every meal served in every school.
  • Maintains accurate participation records as required.
  • Ensuring food quality is a priority. If there are areas that need improvement, correct immediately and provide re-training to ensure quality expectations are met during every service.
  • Sanitation
  • Ensures each school is graded "A" or equivalent by the local and / or state sanitation inspectors and complies with all local and state regulations.
  • Insures there are no official complaints from the school district to the Food Service Director, school district personnel, Board members, or The Nutrition Group personnel concerning sanitation and housekeeping.
  • Complies with the established operating instructions and policies for sanitation and housekeeping and conducts a periodic formal housekeeping inspection of each school.
  • Maintains necessary sanitation certification.
  • Catering

  • Provides catering as needed to each client & elevate the expectation that they have for the caterings being provided through The Nutrition Group
  • Maintain a catering booklet for the school district, which contains approved menus and prices, and distribute as needed. Develops a special party booking procedure to ensure error-free activities and retains it as a historical record.
  • As needed, work with a client to develop a menu that fits the needs for their event.
  • Ensure the catering event is priced accordingly and ensure client is aware of cost associated prior to event.
  • Staff is scheduled accordingly and ensure their wages are accounted for within the catering event.
  • Provide training to staff during the catering event to assist with current and future catering needs.
  • Complete the catering invoice, send the invoice to client, and ensure the special function ledge & recaps are kept up to date and accurate.
  • Communication

  • Meets regularly with the Youth Advisory Council, acts on customer complaints, suggestions, and requests immediately.
  • Communicates with client contact as required. Builds a good working relationship with all people and departments directly and remotely connected with food service and insures proper relations with suppliers. Holds periodic meetings with the total groups(s) to keep them informed and group-directed. Offers to become a part of school district committees, organizations, etc.
  • Submits a weekly progress report to Corporate and documents in detail all aspects of the food service operation within the school district.
  • Contributes pictures and articles for Board Reports that describe the progress of the food service program.
  • Meets with food service director & Regional Manager on a regular basis to discuss status of operation and maintains effective two-way communications.
  • Conducts at least one major special promotion event each month in every school district.
  • Maintains ongoing information seeking communications such as student suggestion boxes, opinion surveys, etc., with proper follow-up reports.
  • Insures that communications upward and downward are effectively maintained.
  • Managerial Effectiveness

    Maintains an attitude of management, which provides the motivating force in developing an awareness of, alertness to, and interest in producing the maximum possible results with the minimum expenditure of school district resources. The overall guiding factor in accomplishing a high standard of performance in this area should be the attitude of management, successfully transmitted to the cafeteria staff and eventually to the customer, toward the goal of providing service - cheerfully, willingly, and conscientiously to all parties at all times.

    Qualifications :

  • Associates Degree Required, Bachelor's Preferred
  • At least 1-2 years' Experience in Staff Management
  • Food Service Experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must obtain clearances and pass criminal background checks
  • Salary & Benefits :

  • Competitive Salary
  • Individual Health Coverage, Dental and Vision options
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO and Paid holidays
  • Training and Development
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • The Nutrition Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all qualified applicants. Consideration for employment will be without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

    INDHPWest

    Create a job alert for this search

    District District • Russell, PA, United States

    Related jobs
    Equipment Finance Portfolio Manager (remote or onsite)

    Equipment Finance Portfolio Manager (remote or onsite)

    Northwest Bank • Warren, PA, United States
    Remote
    Temporary
    The Equipment Finance Portfolio Manager is responsible for the ongoing monitoring process for the Bank's Commercial loans associated with the Equipment Finance vertical, to ensure timely and accura...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Registered Nurse - Warren State Hospital (2nd & 3rd Shift)

    Registered Nurse - Warren State Hospital (2nd & 3rd Shift)

    Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Warren, PA, United States
    Full-time
    The Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital is seeking a reliable and caring Registered Nurse (RN) who wants to enjoy a rewarding career while helping to care for individuals who have s...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Buffalo Wild Wings Employment in Warren, PA

    Buffalo Wild Wings Employment in Warren, PA

    Buffalo Wild Wings • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    Buffalo Wild Wings is hiring servers, cooks, bartenders, and shift managers.Competitive wages with tips and flexible scheduling. High-energy sports bar environment with meal benefits.Join a sports d...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Pepsi Careers in Warren, PA

    Pepsi Careers in Warren, PA

    Pepsi • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    PepsiCo has openings for production workers, delivery drivers, merchandisers, and sales representatives.Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits package. Join a global food and beverage ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Pediatrics

    Pediatrics

    GO Staffing • Warren, PA, United States
    Full-time
    Pediatrics physician job in Pennsylvania : .Great opportunity for Full-time Pediatrician Physician near the Allegheny National Forest in NW Pennsylvania. Full Benefits Package with Loan repayment (St...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Burger King Hiring in Warren, PA

    Burger King Hiring in Warren, PA

    Burger King • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    Burger King restaurants are hiring team members, shift coordinators, and assistant managers.Flexible scheduling with competitive starting wages and meal discounts. Training provided with opportuniti...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    CDL-A Truck Driver

    CDL-A Truck Driver

    Kenan Advantage Group • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Local Truck Driver in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive termin...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Licensed Practical Nurse - Warren State Hospital (2nd Shift)

    Licensed Practical Nurse - Warren State Hospital (2nd Shift)

    Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Warren, PA, United States
    Full-time
    The Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital is seeking reliable and caring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wants to enjoy a rewarding career while helping to care for individuals wh...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Food Lion Careers in Warren, PA

    Food Lion Careers in Warren, PA

    Food Lion • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    Food Lion is hiring cashiers, stock associates, department managers, and store management.Competitive wages with comprehensive benefits and employee discounts. Flexible scheduling with opportunities...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Five Below Careers in Warren, PA

    Five Below Careers in Warren, PA

    Five below • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    Five Below is seeking sales associates, stock associates, and assistant managers.Fun retail environment with competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Opportunities to work with trending products pop...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    CDL- A Company Driver - Local

    CDL- A Company Driver - Local

    Kenan Advantage Group • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Local Truck Driver in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive termin...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Income Maintenance Caseworker - Warren County Assistance Office

    Income Maintenance Caseworker - Warren County Assistance Office

    Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • North Warren, PA, United States
    Full-time +1
    If you are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience in social services and make a difference in someone's life when they need a helping hand, we have the position for you.The empl...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Aide Trainee - Warren State Hospital (3rd Shift)

    Aide Trainee - Warren State Hospital (3rd Shift)

    Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Warren, PA, United States
    Full-time
    Are you interested in a career in healthcare? If so, becoming an Aide Trainee could be the start of a rewarding career.Warren State Hospital, a public psychiatric hospital, is seeking reliable and...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Pizza Hut Employment in Warren, PA

    Pizza Hut Employment in Warren, PA

    Pizza Hut • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    Pizza Hut restaurants are hiring team members, delivery drivers, and shift managers.Flexible scheduling with competitive wages and meal discounts. Training provided with opportunities for advancemen...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Publix Jobs in Warren, PA

    Publix Jobs in Warren, PA

    Publix • Warren, PA, USA
    Full-time
    Publix is seeking customer service staff, deli clerks, bakery associates, and department managers.Competitive wages with employee ownership and excellent benefits. Flexible scheduling with strong pr...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    CDL-A Refrigerated Truck Driver in Warren, PA

    CDL-A Refrigerated Truck Driver in Warren, PA

    AllTruckJobs • Warren, PA, US
    Full-time
    Ready for a career upgrade? Join Marten Transport! As a stable, financially healthy carrier – and a 2025 TCA Elite Fleet honoree – we offer the best of both worlds : high miles in your region and th...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Restaurant Delivery - Sign Up and Start Earning

    Restaurant Delivery - Sign Up and Start Earning

    DoorDash • Gowanda, US
    Full-time +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety o...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Occupational Therapist (PRN)

    Occupational Therapist (PRN)

    Sequoia Care • Warren, PA, United States
    Full-time
    Valley West Healthcare is recruiting PRN Occupational Therapists to deliver compassionate, high-quality therapy services, tailored to meet the needs of the diverse resident population in the skille...Show more
    Last updated: 5 days ago • Promoted