Posting of Vacancy

Master Chef

Systemwide

2024-2025 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience required. 
• Two years of professional kitchen experience is required.  
• Must be SERV Safe Manager Certified or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must be SERV Safe Allergen Certified or have the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience working in a large-scale food production environment is preferred.
• School nutrition training and work experience preferred. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting scratch cooking, product consistency, local sourcing, and program expansion in schools. 
• The Master Chef will produce food in bulk, create recipes, assist with menu development, and assist with staff training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares scratch foods in bulk including, but not limited to: sauces, dressings, vegetables, grains, and proteins according to established recipes. 
• Creates scratch menus, using locally sourced ingredients when possible.  
• Ensures consistency by measuring ingredients properly using scales and other measuring tools in order to repeat across seven kitchens.
• Utilizes commercial prep equipment and food service equipment.
• Create diverse and multicultural menu items.
• Properly packages, labels, and stores prepared foods according to standard operating procedures.
• Understands nutritional regulations for school meals and meal patterns. 
• Develops recipes to meet nutritional requirements for the program.
• Tests recipes and assists with developing procedures for individual kitchen preparation.
• Assists with menu planning and expansion of scratch menu items.
• Conducts periodic taste testing with students and staff.
• Keeps current with culinary trends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive physical demands including but not limited to lifting up to 40lbs, bending, pushing, and pulling. 
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot/cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. 
• Constant standing.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Communicates and collaborates with kitchen managers, food service administrative staff, and other district staff.
• Effective oral, written communication, and technological skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic Computer Skills and familiar with Google Suite.
• Takes initiative and the ability to work without close supervision.  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director or Superintendent of Schools.

SALARY:  $65,000-$75,000

APPLICATION:  Please apply until filled to: 

Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#Chef-25-1                              Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

POSTING DATE: 04/05/2024

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