At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic kitchen team to create nutritious meals for over 1000 students daily.
- Company: Join TEP Charter School, a mission-driven community focused on educational equity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous vacation, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student health while honing your culinary skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of culinary experience and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a culinary professional who loves to cook and create while seeking a mission-driven community and sustainable environment? TEP Charter School is looking for a talented Lead Chef to join our dedicated kitchen team, where you’ll prepare fresh, nutritious meals for over 1000 students every day. This position offers the opportunity to continue developing your craft while working a supportive Monday to Friday schedule plus benefits including paid vacation, health insurance and opportunities for professional development.
As the Lead Chef, you will play a pivotal role in our Kitchen Leadership Team, overseeing meal preparation and ensuring top-notch quality control. You’ll be responsible for providing healthy and delicious meals to 480 Middle School students and over 600 Early Childhood and Elementary students, as well as for special school events. The Lead Chef is the point person for preparing and maintaining quality control over all meals served.
Responsibilities
- Lead Meal Preparation and Quality Control: Oversee the preparation and presentation of all meals, ensuring high standards of quality and taste. Design and create menus for special events catered to staff and students.
- Team Leadership and Guidance: Direct and mentor Assistant Chefs and Kitchen Assistants, ensuring adherence to recipes and standard operating procedures. Foster a collaborative kitchen environment that emphasizes best practices and culinary excellence.
- Menu Development and Feedback: Actively contribute to the development of new menu items and offer constructive feedback on existing dishes.
- Operational Support and Coordination: Assist the Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
- Food Safety and Compliance: Enforce strict food safety protocols and hygiene practices among all kitchen staff.
- Strategic Contributions: Participate in ongoing kitchen leadership meetings with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to provide insights and feedback on operational decisions. Collaborate on strategies to enhance kitchen performance and effectiveness.
About You (Qualifications)
- Professional Culinary Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant or food service environment. Demonstrated expertise in culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food preparation processes.
- Culinary Knowledge and Skills: Strong grasp of cooking methods, ingredient handling, and kitchen operations. Ability to create high-quality dishes and maintain consistency in food preparation.
- Dependability and Communication: Highly reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Certification: Possession of the New York City Food Protection Certificate is strongly preferred, reflecting a commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Passion for Culinary Excellence: Enthusiastic about delivering exceptional dining experiences and continuously improving culinary skills. A proactive attitude towards professional growth and team collaboration.
Why TEP (Benefits)
- Unmatched Staff Talent: Be surrounded by a collaborative community of passionate individuals who care about educational equity.
- Compensation: Competitive salary in the range of $64,350 - $65,500, based on the individual’s experience level. Weekly daytime shift hours vary between 35 to 40 hours per week.
- Time Off: 4 weeks of vacation plus 11 federal holidays and additional non-federal holidays according to each school calendar; 5 sick days and 3 personal days.
- Guidance and Mentorship: Reports directly to TEP’s Executive Chef & Director of Food Services.
- Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming.
- Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones.
- 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future.
- Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements.
Note that as this role requires a strong on-site presence, TEP’s Lead Chef is a fully in-person position at TEP’s Middle School campus.
Lead Chef employer: The Equity Project Charter School
At The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, we are committed to fostering a mission-driven community that prioritises educational equity and culinary excellence. As a Lead Chef, you will not only enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including generous vacation time and comprehensive healthcare, but also have the opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative team dedicated to inspiring health and wellness among our students. Join us in making a meaningful impact while honing your culinary skills in a state-of-the-art kitchen designed for community engagement.
Contact Details:
The Equity Project Charter School Recruitment Team
