Lead Cook

About ACRE Real School Lunch:
Since 2004, ACRE Real School Lunch has been cooking everything from scratch using only the best ingredients. Each day we serve over 2,500 delicious organic meals. Our successful lunch program promotes an optimistic outlook within the school, fosters community, and nurtures the individual. We define our success by the many happy faces we see in the lunchroom!

Job Purpose/Objective:

We are hiring for a full time Lead Cook at one of our San Francisco school locations. Our lunch program focuses on natural and organic foods, sustainably sourced, made from scratch on-site daily. The ideal Sous Chef will be excited about working with a team and collaborating closely with the Head Chef and kitchen staff to prepare our Acre School Lunch. You will look forward to working in friendly kitchens each day that are fast-paced and enjoy continuously moving in a busy kitchen. This position needs to have fast knife skills, a good understanding of food safety practices, and be willing to perform any task in the kitchen as needed.

Title: Lead Cook

Reports to: Head Chef

Status: Full time for school year (runs August-June)

Hours: All school days (Monday-Friday) 7:00am-3:00pm during the school year

Essential Job Functions:

• Cook foods for program under the direction of the head chef according to our standards and specifications including cleanliness standards
• Maintain proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets the Head Chef and Acre standards for taste and presentation
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Maintain communication with the head chef around any/all issues
• Perform a variety of prep and kitchen tasks, including chopping, slicing, cooking and cleaning.
• Deliver service to the school community with grace and a sense of urgency
• Exhibit professionalism and courtesy in all interactions

Food

• Be willing to perform any kitchen task as needed
• Basic cooking and seasoning of food
• Communicate any inventory needs to the chef as they arise

Other Duties:

• Follow company guidelines when health inspections occur to ensure a positive and productive work environment during an inspection
• Participate in the annual review given by management
• Participate in 1 food safety training sessions per year given by management
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule/Working Conditions/Job Environment

• Full time for 10-10 1/2 months during the school year (mid-August through mid-July)
• All school days 7:00am - 3:00pm (Monday-Friday)
• General high volume kitchen equipment
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as chopping, slicing, or assembling
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to occasionally work overtime for catering events as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years professional cooking experience
• High School diploma required; college in culinary arts, food service, hospitality or related field preferred.
• Quantity or production cooking experience
• Advanced cooking, baking and knife skills in high volume production
• Ability to administer safe food practices and experience operating with cost-saving measures
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced work environment and maintain a professional atmosphere
• Ability to maintain company standards of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen
• Professional appearance and conduct at all times
• CA Food Handler Certificate

Other Requirements:
We partner with all of our schools with required finger printing, background checks, and any current and necessary vaccinations. Please let us know if you have questions.

Compensation, Benefits and Schedule:

• Salary range is $25-$35/ hour, depending on experience
• Full time for 10-10 1/2 months during the school year (mid-August through mid-July)
• All school days 7:00am - 3:00pm (Monday-Friday)
• Daily meals provided on site
• All employees receive a 401K retirement accountwith company matching contribution
• Health care benefits
• San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (SFHCSO) contributions quarterly
• Annual non-slip shoe benefit
  
  

Application instructions:

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity to you, please submit resume and salary requirements.

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.