Remote Online Chef Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Note on this posting: Future Interest: This is an Evergreen/Pipeline posting. We do not have an immediate vacancy for this role today, but we are actively seeking talent for our 2026- 2027 growth phase. By applying, you are joining our priority talent pool.

About the Chef Ann Foundation

Founded in 2009, the Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) believes that all children should have equal access to fresh, healthy, delicious food, providing them with the foundation to thrive and meet their true potential. We ensure that school food professionals have the resources, funding, and support they need to provide cook-from-scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet. To date, we’ve reached over 19,000 schools and over 5.9 million children in all 50 states with our school food programming.

Job Description

While specific duties vary based on the project, our team members generally contribute in the following areas:

• Culinary Training: Leading on-site workshops to teach school food staff professional knife skills, bulk cooking techniques, and recipe scaling.
• Operational Assessment: Analyzing school kitchen infrastructure, procurement habits, and financial data to create a roadmap for scratch-cooking success.
• Program Management: Overseeing the implementation of CAF initiatives like Get Schools Cooking or the Healthy School Food Pathway.
• Advocacy & Engagement: Building relationships with school boards, parents, and administrators to champion the importance of school food reform.

Position Requirements

• Mission Alignment: A demonstrable passion for school food reform and the belief that every child deserves access to fresh, healthy, scratch-cooked food.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong comfort with remote work tools, specifically Google Workspace (G-Suite) and Zoom.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex food service concepts for different audiences (e.g., school boards vs. kitchen staff).
• Ability to work virtually

Essential Traits

• A passion for food systems and a strong interest in childhood health and wellness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible mindset and an innovative thinker
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training

Compensation

Estimated Salary Ranges (by Role Level)

• Coordinator / Entry Level: $50,692 – $63,948
• Specialist / Lead Level: $66,027 – $89,215
• Director Level: $80,943 – $113,115

Note: Offers are customized based on the project's specific scope and market data.

The Chef Ann Foundation is a great place to work. It provides its staff with a competitive benefits package, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, group life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, 403(b) retirement plan with a match, paid parental and sabbatical leaves, holidays & paid time off. We are a fully remote national organization headquartered in Boulder, CO, with team members spread across the US. Most positions are remote and can be based anywhere within the contiguous United States.

How Our Evergreen Process Works

• Submit Your Interest: Use the link below to upload your resume and a cover letter telling us your "School Food Story."
• The Talent Pool: We review evergreen applications monthly. If your profile matches our long-term needs, we’ll keep you in our active "Ready to Hire" circle.
• The Call-Up: When a specific grant is funded, or a new position opens that matches your skill set, we will reach out to schedule an interview.

At the Chef Ann Foundation, our work to ensure access to fresh, healthy school food for all is built on the idea of equity. We support and celebrate differences; our team and community are stronger with every new voice. CAF is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.