Assistant ChefOne City Schools, Inc. • Madison, WI, US

Assistant Chef

One City Schools, Inc. • Madison, WI, US

4 days ago

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Full-time

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ASSISTANT CHEF One City Schools

Madison, Wisconsin Full-Time Salary Range :

|$45k to $55k depending on qualifications and experience Reports to : Executive Chef Posted : November 2025 Application Deadline : Open until filled Help Us Nourish Scholars Every Day At One City Schools, meals are part of learning.

As our Assistant Chef, you’ll help prepare and serve nutritious, whole-food meals that fuel our scholars’ bodies, minds, and joy.

If you love cooking for a crowd, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and care about community, this role is for you. About the Role The Assistant Chef supports the Executive Chef with daily meal preparation, food safety, and kitchen operations for our K–8 school community.

Also working with two additional Nutrition Team members, this role helps ensure consistent, high-quality meals, accurate USDA documentation, and smooth, joyful service for more than 500 Scholars and staff each day.

This role supports our commitment to healthy bodies, strong routines, and a welcoming school environment. What You’ll Do Culinary Operations Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack for ~500 Scholars and staff.

Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and presentation.

Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines with consistency.

Keep kitchen spaces clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation standards.

Support a positive, collaborative workflow with the Executive Chef and Café Attendants.

Compliance & Recordkeeping Complete USDA-required meal counts and point-of-service documentation.

Maintain accurate temperature logs, sanitation records, and daily compliance tracking.

Procurement & Inventory Receive and properly store food deliveries.

Monitor inventory, track usage, and communicate supply needs.

Support procurement and cost-effective food operations.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION :

PDF Who You Are (Ideal Candidate Profile) You are someone who takes pride in feeding a community.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, follow routines with consistency, and care about presenting high-quality meals to children.

You’re organized, reliable, and able to keep calm and focused during busy service times.

You value teamwork, communicate clearly, and bring a positive, solutions-oriented mindset to your work.

Most of all, you believe healthy food helps Scholars learn, grow, and feel cared for.

You might be a great fit if you :

Live our CRISP Habits of Character : Compassion, Risk, Integrity, Self-Respect, Persistence Take pride in nourishing a community and understand that healthy meals help scholars thrive Work well in a fast-paced kitchen , where timing, consistency, and teamwork matter Value predictable routines that help children feel safe, seen, and cared for Are ready to learn and model The One City Way , contributing to consistency, collaboration, and joy Bring reliability, positivity, and resilience to every service What You Bring Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in a high-volume or commercial kitchen.

Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation (ServSafe preferred).

Ability to follow recipes and meet production timelines.

Experience in a school nutrition or USDA-compliant program.

Strong communication and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with procurement or inventory processes.

Comfort working in a fast-paced, diverse community environment.

Not sure you meet every qualification?

If this role sparks something in you, apply, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.

Our Benefits Comprehensive Package Competitive salary based on education and experience 18 PTO days plus holidays, winter break, and spring break Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with 5.9% employer matching Life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Unique One City Benefits On-campus infant and early learning care with discounted tuition Homeownership support through the Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants) Admission priority for age-eligible children of employees Why One City We’re building a model of public education rooted in belonging, joy, consistency, and high expectations.

The Healthy Meals Program is a key part of that vision.

You’ll be part of the team that brings it to life every day.

Learn more at www.onecityschools.org or watch our story on YouTube.com / @OneCitySchools .

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