Become a District Chef in K-12 Food Service! Are you a passionate chef who wants to inspire teams and create meals that truly matter? As a District Chef, youll design menus, lead culinary training, and elevate school food across an entire region. This role blends creativity with impact, giving you the chance to mentor cooks, shape food programs, and bring bold, nutritious flavors to students every day.
The District Chef plays a critical role in the planning and execution of school meal programs. This includes creating balanced menus, developing recipes, ensuring food safety standards, and training kitchen teams. The position serves as a hands-on leader, helping maintain high culinary standards while supporting operations across multiple schools.
High school diploma or GED required
Associates degree in Culinary Arts or related bachelors degree strongly preferred
3+ years of experience in kitchen/back-of-house operations
Prior school food service experience strongly desired
Knowledge of budgeting and food cost control required
Strong culinary skills with hands-on leadership experience
Food safety certification (or food handlers card within 2 weeks of hire) required
Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit
Clear, professional communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
Must be respectful, inclusive, and able to work with diverse communities
Basic cooking and cleaning abilities required
Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 5 hours)
Regular bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, and moving required
Regularly uses hands and must be able to hear and communicate clearly
Must be able to work a full-time schedule, occasionally including 6-7 day workweeks
Typical workweek is 50-60 hours
Moderate noise levels; computer and phone use required
Travel to schools and company meetings may be required
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program
District Chef • Southfield, MI, United States
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