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Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a prime opportunity for a culinary professional dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences. As our Head Chef, you will be responsible for menu development, kitchen management, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. Your expertise will be pivotal in training and mentoring kitchen staff, managing inventory, and collaborating with Residential Life to craft innovative, culturally inclusive, and seasonal dishes. Your organizational ability will be crucial in administering our National School Lunch Program requirements. Join us and bring your culinary vision to life in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can focus on what you love best – creating great meals to feed an appreciative community. Are you ready to elevate our dining experience?

About Menaul School

In mind, body and spirit, our mission is to prepare students to succeed. Menaul School is a college preparatory boarding and day school with a long history of welcoming international students from around the world. Menaul develops excellence, confidence, and integrity and provides the foundation for life-long learning and ethical leadership. We encourage exploration, understanding, and respect of other traditions, customs, and religions.

At Menaul, we believe in a World Smart education that prepares students for a changing world. For more information about Menaul School, please go to www.menaulschool.org.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development & Planning:

· Create weekly menus that meet targeted nutritional standards.

· Prepare culinary team schedules to accommodate day students and dormitory meals.

· Oversee the National School Lunch Program.

· Collaborate with administrative personnel to plan and organize catering events.

· Design and develop diverse, nutritious, and culturally inclusive menus that address the dietary needs and preferences of students from various backgrounds.

· Engage with the school community to understand cultural preferences and incorporate them into meal planning.

Budgeting & Cost Management:

· Control food costs and operate within budgetary constraints.

· Manage food purchasing and inventory to optimize budget while maintaining ingredient quality.

· Monitor food costs and adjust purchasing strategies to minimize waste and ensure cost-effective operations.

· Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and deliveries to ensure timely and efficient restocking of kitchen supplies.

Program Management:

· Coordinate with school administration to manage and maintain the school lunch program, including accommodations for special dietary needs and allergies.

· Gather and respond to feedback from students, parents, and faculty to continuously enhance the dining experience.

· Oversee the training, development, and daily operations of kitchen staff to ensure consistency in production standards.

· Uphold and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

· Work with vendors and restaurant equipment suppliers.

Requirements

· Considerable physical activity

· Ability to lift 50 pounds

· Ability to be on feet moving 8 hours a day

· Familiarity with sanitation regulations

· Up-to-date knowledge of cleaning and sanitization protocols

· Ability to pass a background check and drug test

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change depending on need and prospective employees should understand the primary responsibility is upkeep of a busy campus.

Please contact Upper School Athletic Director, Gary Boatman for more information.

Gary Boatman: gboatman@menaulschool.org or 505-341-7226