{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"356547b3f085811d2ddf2bdd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/356547b3f085811d2ddf2bdd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/356547b3f085811d2ddf2bdd","title":"Head Chef-Kitchen Manager","description":"Crave-It Nutrition is seeking a skilled, mission‑driven Kitchen Manager & Head Chef to lead the school food service program at St.Pius Catholic School. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact leadership position. You will be the face of our kitchen program—serving students, earning the trust of nutrition‑conscious parents, and building a culture of excellence, care, and consistency in every meal served. This is also a site that will have a secondary school being delivered to. So organization is a very important part of this role.\n\nThis role is ideal for a culinary professional who leads with humility and service, thrives in a school environment, and takes genuine pride in delivering wholesome, high‑quality food to children every day.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nLead, schedule, and supervise a team of 1‑2 cooks and servers, fostering a positive and accountable kitchen culture.\n\nOversee all daily kitchen operations, including opening and closing procedures, food prep timelines, and service execution.\n\nMaintain a clean, organized, and fully compliant kitchen environment in accordance with local health codes and Crave‑It Nutrition standards.\n\nEnsure punctual meal delivery and smooth service for all students and staff.\n\nMenu Development & Culinary Quality\n\nDesign and execute a rotating school lunch menu that prioritizes high‑quality, whole‑food ingredients with broad student appeal.\n\nSource ingredients thoughtfully, balancing nutritional standards, dietary needs (allergies, religious dietary restrictions, etc.), and budget parameters.\n\nContinuously evaluate and improve menu offerings based on student feedback, participation data, and nutritional guidelines.\n\nDemonstrate creativity and culinary skill in daily food preparation—this role cooks alongside the team.\n\nParent & Community Relations\n\nServe as the primary point of contact for parent questions, concerns, and feedback regarding the food service program.\n\nCommunicate professionally, warmly, and respectfully with parents who hold strong opinions on nutrition, ingredient sourcing, and food quality.\n\nProactively share menu information, ingredient sourcing practices, and allergen details with the school community.\n\nPartner with school administration to communicate program updates, special menus, and promotional events.\n\nAdministration & Compliance\n\nManage daily food inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.\n\nTrack participation numbers and adjust production accordingly to minimize food waste.\n\nMaintain accurate records for food safety logs, temperature checks, and receiving documentation.\n\nComplete all required Crave‑It Nutrition onboarding, food handler certification, and compliance training.\n\nQualifications & Requirements\nRequired\n\nMinimum 7 years of professional culinary and kitchen management experience, including hands‑on cooking, team supervision, ordering, and inventory control.\n\nDemonstrated ability to create scratch‑cooked, high‑quality menus for large groups.\n\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills — particularly the ability to engage diplomatically and professionally with opinionated parent communities.\n\nProven reliability and punctuality; consistent attendance is non‑negotiable in a school food service environment.\n\nServant‑leader mindset — you take pride in serving others and set the standard by example.\n\nAbility to pass a comprehensive criminal background check.\n\nWillingness to complete Safe Environment Training as required by the Diocese.\n\nCurrent Food Manager's Certificate (or ability to obtain prior to start date).\n\nPhysical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience in school food service, childcare food programs, or institutional cooking.\n\nKnowledge of common childhood food allergies and experience managing allergen‑safe kitchen protocols.\n\nBilingual in English and Spanish.\n\nExperience with food cost management and menu engineering.\n\nWho You Are\nYou are a culinary professional who sees food service as more than a job — it's a calling. You understand that in a school environment, the kitchen is an extension of the school's values: dignity, care, community, and excellence. You don't shy away from a parent with a question about ingredients; you welcome the conversation. You show up early, lead by example, and leave the kitchen better than you found it. Your team respects you because you work beside them, not above them.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\n\nCompetitive salary compensation based on experience.\n\nSchool‑year schedule with potential for summer opportunities.\n\nPaid training and onboarding through Crave‑It Nutrition.\n\nSupportive regional management team and structured operational systems.\n\nOpportunity to grow with a Texas‑based food service company managing 65+ locations.\n\nSchedule\nAverage schedule is 6/7am to 2pm Monday through Friday during the school year.\n\nHow to Apply\nTo apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your culinary background and your approach to leading a kitchen team in a school setting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged as we are targeting an August onboarding date.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Crave‑It Nutrition Recruiting at brandonhill@craveitnutrition.com .\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Evolving Solution Services","rawCompany":"evolving solution services","city":"Dallas","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T04:46:45.566Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Head Chef-Kitchen Manager","description":"Crave-It Nutrition is seeking a skilled, mission‑driven Kitchen Manager & Head Chef to lead the school food service program at St.Pius Catholic School. 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So organization is a very important part of this role.\n\nThis role is ideal for a culinary professional who leads with humility and service, thrives in a school environment, and takes genuine pride in delivering wholesome, high‑quality food to children every day.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nLead, schedule, and supervise a team of 1‑2 cooks and servers, fostering a positive and accountable kitchen culture.\n\nOversee all daily kitchen operations, including opening and closing procedures, food prep timelines, and service execution.\n\nMaintain a clean, organized, and fully compliant kitchen environment in accordance with local health codes and Crave‑It Nutrition standards.\n\nEnsure punctual meal delivery and smooth service for all students and staff.\n\nMenu Development & Culinary Quality\n\nDesign and execute a rotating school lunch menu that prioritizes high‑quality, whole‑food ingredients with broad student appeal.\n\nSource ingredients thoughtfully, balancing nutritional standards, dietary needs (allergies, religious dietary restrictions, etc.), and budget parameters.\n\nContinuously evaluate and improve menu offerings based on student feedback, participation data, and nutritional guidelines.\n\nDemonstrate creativity and culinary skill in daily food preparation—this role cooks alongside the team.\n\nParent & Community Relations\n\nServe as the primary point of contact for parent questions, concerns, and feedback regarding the food service program.\n\nCommunicate professionally, warmly, and respectfully with parents who hold strong opinions on nutrition, ingredient sourcing, and food quality.\n\nProactively share menu information, ingredient sourcing practices, and allergen details with the school community.\n\nPartner with school administration to communicate program updates, special menus, and promotional events.\n\nAdministration & Compliance\n\nManage daily food inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.\n\nTrack participation numbers and adjust production accordingly to minimize food waste.\n\nMaintain accurate records for food safety logs, temperature checks, and receiving documentation.\n\nComplete all required Crave‑It Nutrition onboarding, food handler certification, and compliance training.\n\nQualifications & Requirements\nRequired\n\nMinimum 7 years of professional culinary and kitchen management experience, including hands‑on cooking, team supervision, ordering, and inventory control.\n\nDemonstrated ability to create scratch‑cooked, high‑quality menus for large groups.\n\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills — particularly the ability to engage diplomatically and professionally with opinionated parent communities.\n\nProven reliability and punctuality; consistent attendance is non‑negotiable in a school food service environment.\n\nServant‑leader mindset — you take pride in serving others and set the standard by example.\n\nAbility to pass a comprehensive criminal background check.\n\nWillingness to complete Safe Environment Training as required by the Diocese.\n\nCurrent Food Manager's Certificate (or ability to obtain prior to start date).\n\nPhysical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience in school food service, childcare food programs, or institutional cooking.\n\nKnowledge of common childhood food allergies and experience managing allergen‑safe kitchen protocols.\n\nBilingual in English and Spanish.\n\nExperience with food cost management and menu engineering.\n\nWho You Are\nYou are a culinary professional who sees food service as more than a job — it's a calling. You understand that in a school environment, the kitchen is an extension of the school's values: dignity, care, community, and excellence. You don't shy away from a parent with a question about ingredients; you welcome the conversation. You show up early, lead by example, and leave the kitchen better than you found it. Your team respects you because you work beside them, not above them.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\n\nCompetitive salary compensation based on experience.\n\nSchool‑year schedule with potential for summer opportunities.\n\nPaid training and onboarding through Crave‑It Nutrition.\n\nSupportive regional management team and structured operational systems.\n\nOpportunity to grow with a Texas‑based food service company managing 65+ locations.\n\nSchedule\nAverage schedule is 6/7am to 2pm Monday through Friday during the school year.\n\nHow to Apply\nTo apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your culinary background and your approach to leading a kitchen team in a school setting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 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