{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0ec0721a2eb15ca4fbf17c98","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0ec0721a2eb15ca4fbf17c98","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0ec0721a2eb15ca4fbf17c98","title":"Soledad Program Chef","description":"Job Title: Soledad Program Chef\nJob Status: Full-time Exempt\nBrigaid Supervisor: Regional Chef\nLocation: Soledad, CA\nCompensation: $90,000 plus full benefits\n\nWe’re hiring a Program Chef to lead our work with Soledad Unified School District (SUSD)!\n\nSince 2016, we’ve been redefining what it means to be a successful chef by partnering with institutional foodservice programs across the US. Our team brings the systems and solutions to help kitchens consistently and confidently prepare high-quality meals. Demand for our services is growing faster than ever. In the past 3 years alone, we’ve expanded from a team of 5 chefs to a coast-to-coast network of 80 and counting.\n\nAbout Our Partnership With SUSD:\nLocated in Monterey County near Pinnacles National Park, SUSD supports nearly 5,000 TK-12 students across 7 schools.\n\nThe foodservice program serves breakfast and lunch daily and operates out of 7 sites. They’re eager to:\n\nCook more from scratch\nElevate the quality and consistency of menu offerings\nIncrease student satisfaction\n\nAs the Program Chef, you’ll work in SUSD on a full-time and year-round basis, collaborating closely with district leadership to plan and implement solutions in service of the above goals. Although the district will have ultimate authority over the program's strategic direction, you'll be a key player in driving change.\n\nWhat the Position Entails:\nYour work will depend on the needs of the program. You may be asked to fulfill any of the following responsibilities.\n\nTraining\nConduct regular staff training across sites on basic culinary, safety, and operational best practices in accordance with our standards.\nLead the production and/or implementation of new systems/protocols (such as kitchen organization, serving line setup, food storage, and HACCP programs).\nRoll out kitchen signs and tools across sites from our catalog of training materials. Facilitate the creation of new materials.\nRegularly visit sites to assess progress.\n\nRecipes/Menus\nDevelop recipes and menus in compliance with the National School Lunch Program.\nDevelop and implement a plan to roll out new menu items with an eye towards consistency and quality across all sites.\nPlan and execute student tastings for new menu items. Gather staff and student feedback and incorporate it into menu planning as appropriate.\n\nProcurement\nAssist with sourcing products or ingredients and finding vendors.\nRecommend and help source smallwares. Advise on equipment needs.\n\nOther\nParticipate in interviews for prospective foodservice staff and offer hiring recommendations.\nParticipate in occasional district- or community-wide events, such as career fairs, back-to-school nights, and community meals.\nDocument your progress in a daily journal and discuss with your Brigaid regional chef during regular Zoom calls.\nParticipate in meetings with your district's foodservice director and/or other stakeholders.\nAdhere to all of our protocols and standards as well as those of the district as outlined in our respective employee handbooks.\nAdhere to all United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Health guidelines and regulations.\nAssist with any other job-related tasks, including, but not limited to, receiving and storing food and supplies, setting up and breaking down kitchens, scaling recipes, preparing, packing and serving food, cleaning kitchens, and doing dishes.\n\nHow You’ll Be Successful:\nModel the highest standards for food quality and safety, organization, and professionalism.\nDemonstrate a genuine passion for institutional foodservice.\nRemain open to different visions of “good food.”\nDisplay a strong understanding of (or an ability to learn) National School Lunch Program guidelines.\nExhibit excellent leadership and teaching abilities.\nWork effectively and patiently with teammates and colleagues of different professional backgrounds. Be eager to collaborate.\nUnderstand how to develop, organize, and drive projects forward while working with multiple stakeholders.\nExhibit expert knowledge of foundational cooking techniques as well as an ability to train people of various experience levels on them.\nDemonstrate basic computer literacy, including Microsoft and Google programs and Zoom.\nBe flexible in accommodating changes in schedule.\nUnderstand how to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.\n\nProfessional Requirements:\nAt least 5 years of professional cooking experience in a non-institutional setting, including at least 2 years in a kitchen supervisory role (High-volume cooking experience is a plus.)\nServSafe Manager certified or the ability to take a Brigaid-sponsored 8-hour ServSafe Manager course and pass the exam during your initial training period\nSuccessful completion of two background checks prior to your start date\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to travel across sites in an efficient manner (with the possibility of carrying kitchen/culinary equipment during this travel)\nAbility to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds\nAbility to walk around and stand for long periods of time\nProof of a negative skin prick TB test\n\nWhy Us:\nOur goal is for every team member to feel empowered and excited by their work. We cheer each other on, celebrate big and small wins, and foster professional growth through a comprehensive leadership training series.\n\nWe’re proud to offer:\n100% company-paid health insurance for you and your family — a gold level plan through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a platinum level plan buy-up option as well\n100% company-paid dental insurance for you and your family through Guardian\n100% company-paid vision insurance for you and your family through Guardian\n100% company-paid short- and long-term care insurance through Guardian\n10 days of paid vacation to start\n14 paid holidays\n6 days of paid sick leave\nA 401k with a 4% company match and immediate vesting\n\nHow to Apply:\nPlease submit a resume. We’ll contact qualified candidates to participate in a first-round, 30-minute Zoom interview. After that, selected candidates will be invited to a 3-hour in-person practical interview in Soledad, CA. To be considered, you must be able to attend this in-person interview. A travel stipend of $250 will be offered to each candidate living more than 120 miles away from Soledad. Should you live farther than 120 miles from Soledad and get offered the position, we will support your relocation to an area commutable to Soledad by providing you with a one-time, lump sum $5,000 moving stipend (subject to tax).\n\nPlease note: We read every application! However, due to the high volume of applicants, our team is only able to contact qualified candidates. Although we appreciate your excitement, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing or calling us about your application status. Thank you!\n\nWe’re an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, political or sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under state or federal law. 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Our team brings the systems and solutions to help kitchens consistently and confidently prepare high-quality meals. Demand for our services is growing faster than ever. In the past 3 years alone, we’ve expanded from a team of 5 chefs to a coast-to-coast network of 80 and counting.\n\nAbout Our Partnership With SUSD:\nLocated in Monterey County near Pinnacles National Park, SUSD supports nearly 5,000 TK-12 students across 7 schools.\n\nThe foodservice program serves breakfast and lunch daily and operates out of 7 sites. They’re eager to:\n\nCook more from scratch\nElevate the quality and consistency of menu offerings\nIncrease student satisfaction\n\nAs the Program Chef, you’ll work in SUSD on a full-time and year-round basis, collaborating closely with district leadership to plan and implement solutions in service of the above goals. Although the district will have ultimate authority over the program's strategic direction, you'll be a key player in driving change.\n\nWhat the Position Entails:\nYour work will depend on the needs of the program. You may be asked to fulfill any of the following responsibilities.\n\nTraining\nConduct regular staff training across sites on basic culinary, safety, and operational best practices in accordance with our standards.\nLead the production and/or implementation of new systems/protocols (such as kitchen organization, serving line setup, food storage, and HACCP programs).\nRoll out kitchen signs and tools across sites from our catalog of training materials. Facilitate the creation of new materials.\nRegularly visit sites to assess progress.\n\nRecipes/Menus\nDevelop recipes and menus in compliance with the National School Lunch Program.\nDevelop and implement a plan to roll out new menu items with an eye towards consistency and quality across all sites.\nPlan and execute student tastings for new menu items. Gather staff and student feedback and incorporate it into menu planning as appropriate.\n\nProcurement\nAssist with sourcing products or ingredients and finding vendors.\nRecommend and help source smallwares. Advise on equipment needs.\n\nOther\nParticipate in interviews for prospective foodservice staff and offer hiring recommendations.\nParticipate in occasional district- or community-wide events, such as career fairs, back-to-school nights, and community meals.\nDocument your progress in a daily journal and discuss with your Brigaid regional chef during regular Zoom calls.\nParticipate in meetings with your district's foodservice director and/or other stakeholders.\nAdhere to all of our protocols and standards as well as those of the district as outlined in our respective employee handbooks.\nAdhere to all United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Health guidelines and regulations.\nAssist with any other job-related tasks, including, but not limited to, receiving and storing food and supplies, setting up and breaking down kitchens, scaling recipes, preparing, packing and serving food, cleaning kitchens, and doing dishes.\n\nHow You’ll Be Successful:\nModel the highest standards for food quality and safety, organization, and professionalism.\nDemonstrate a genuine passion for institutional foodservice.\nRemain open to different visions of “good food.”\nDisplay a strong understanding of (or an ability to learn) National School Lunch Program guidelines.\nExhibit excellent leadership and teaching abilities.\nWork effectively and patiently with teammates and colleagues of different professional backgrounds. Be eager to collaborate.\nUnderstand how to develop, organize, and drive projects forward while working with multiple stakeholders.\nExhibit expert knowledge of foundational cooking techniques as well as an ability to train people of various experience levels on them.\nDemonstrate basic computer literacy, including Microsoft and Google programs and Zoom.\nBe flexible in accommodating changes in schedule.\nUnderstand how to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.\n\nProfessional Requirements:\nAt least 5 years of professional cooking experience in a non-institutional setting, including at least 2 years in a kitchen supervisory role (High-volume cooking experience is a plus.)\nServSafe Manager certified or the ability to take a Brigaid-sponsored 8-hour ServSafe Manager course and pass the exam during your initial training period\nSuccessful completion of two background checks prior to your start date\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to travel across sites in an efficient manner (with the possibility of carrying kitchen/culinary equipment during this travel)\nAbility to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds\nAbility to walk around and stand for long periods of time\nProof of a negative skin prick TB test\n\nWhy Us:\nOur goal is for every team member to feel empowered and excited by their work. We cheer each other on, celebrate big and small wins, and foster professional growth through a comprehensive leadership training series.\n\nWe’re proud to offer:\n100% company-paid health insurance for you and your family — a gold level plan through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a platinum level plan buy-up option as well\n100% company-paid dental insurance for you and your family through Guardian\n100% company-paid vision insurance for you and your family through Guardian\n100% company-paid short- and long-term care insurance through Guardian\n10 days of paid vacation to start\n14 paid holidays\n6 days of paid sick leave\nA 401k with a 4% company match and immediate vesting\n\nHow to Apply:\nPlease submit a resume. We’ll contact qualified candidates to participate in a first-round, 30-minute Zoom interview. After that, selected candidates will be invited to a 3-hour in-person practical interview in Soledad, CA. To be considered, you must be able to attend this in-person interview. A travel stipend of $250 will be offered to each candidate living more than 120 miles away from Soledad. Should you live farther than 120 miles from Soledad and get offered the position, we will support your relocation to an area commutable to Soledad by providing you with a one-time, lump sum $5,000 moving stipend (subject to tax).\n\nPlease note: We read every application! However, due to the high volume of applicants, our team is only able to contact qualified candidates. Although we appreciate your excitement, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing or calling us about your application status. Thank you!\n\nWe’re an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, political or sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under state or federal law. 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