Kitchen Manager / Lead Chef

Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef

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Job Overview: The Mundo Verde Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef will be the heart of our Food Program.

The Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef will continue re-envisioning the way food is served to children in schools. The Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef must be able to follow the National School Lunch Program dietary guidelines, bring creativity, passion, a collaborative attitude, and tenacity to build a better model for school food.

Reports To: The Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef is supervised by the Senior Food Manager. Will supervise the Kitchen staff.

Responsibilities and Duties
Menu Planning
Work with the Nutrition and Wellness Manager and Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef at our other campus to design innovative menus that meet the National School Lunch Program.
Use local food sources to inform menu development
Pilot new menu items in collaboration with our students, families and staff
Kitchen Management
Maintain compliance with all regulations regarding kitchen cleanliness, proper food storage, recycling/composting, and necessary equipment
Manage all kitchen staff, assist in training staff on meal preparation techniques and equipment usage
Keep facilities clean, safe, and follow food safety protocols
Place and track orders, review invoices to ensure accuracy, maintain procurement records, and manage kitchen storage
Communicate with vendors regarding delivery and quality issues
Supervising Duties
Direct the work of the Kitchen Lead, Meals Coordinator and Kitchen Support staff along with dishwasher, providing consistent and timely feedback
Manage staff labor and schedule, and review hourly employee time worked on a weekly basis to ensure correct pay
Meet bi-weekly with supervisor to evaluate progress, growth and performance using Mundo Verde's evaluation process
Meet monthly with direct reports to evaluate progress, growth, and performance using Mundo Verde's evaluation process
Food Service
Cook and serve up to 700 students daily (this includes breakfast, lunch and a snack)
Prepare the meals on time and serve them in a timely manner
Maintain a high level of quality while working with urgency and diligence
Food Nutrition Ambassador
Engage with Mundo Verde community and create food engagement opportunities
Positively represent the Mundo Verde Meals Program in the community
School Wide Support
Expected to attend (when relevant) and support pre-planned evening events throughout the year such as Expo, back to school night, etc. as needed
Expected to attend at least one family event a year such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions, family potlucks, etc.
Assist in planning and implementing team meetings every quarter
Meet bi-weekly with supervisor to evaluate progress, growth and performance using Mundo Verde's evaluation process
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Values
Qualifications
Candidates must have a culinary degree and at least four years working in a kitchen or equivalent
Proficiency in preparing a wide variety of cuisines and experience writing and scaling recipes
Two or more years of kitchen management required
A food manager license, or the ability to obtain one, is required
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred but not required
Experience with child nutrition programs in school and sustainable practices beneficial
Must be able to repetitively lift 30 pounds and make decisions in accordance with established procedures

Skills and Values
Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
Demonstrated ability to collaborate deeply with colleagues
Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure
Commitment to, interest in, and experience working with children ages 3-12
Flexibility, professionalism, creativity and a willingness to learn
Demonstrated commitment to a growth mindset, professional growth, development
Desire and commitment to learn National School Lunch Program guidelines
Willingness to support kitchen staff and students in a range of capacities
Experience with sustainable practices

Other Job Details
Schedule: 8 hours a day and other occasional evening events
Location: Assigned campus
Position Type: This is a 12-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer
Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:
A competitive salary based on one's education and experience
A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support
FT salary: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (25 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 20 Personal), and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.