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Upper Crust Food Service

Substitute Chef

Chaffee, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

If you're a chef who can walk into any kitchen, get to work, and make sure students eat well no ... Report to the assigned school cafeteria for scheduled substitute shifts, ready to step in on short ...

Gale Hotels

Cafeteria Attendant

Miami, FL · On-site

Sous Chef FLSA Status: Non-Exempt SUMMARY: We are seeking a friendly and dedicated Cafeteria ... High school diploma or equivalent preferred. * Previous experience in food service or customer ...

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School Food Service Program Assistant Manager/Sous Chef - Year Round

Columbia, MD • On-site

Endeavor Schools
Education • 1 - 5K employees
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$21 - $24/hr

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Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future
Come join us at Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School as Food Service Assistant Manager/Sous Chef!
At Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School, our staff brighten children's lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves. We offer a supportive environment for our employees and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students. We also help our employees build great careers. With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our team to ensure that they thrive. As a Food Service Manager, you will manage all aspects of the school kitchen and ensure the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Food Service Manager also prepares healthy meals and/or snacks for our students.
How We Work for You:
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Childcare tuition discounts
  • Career development programs
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Supportive work environment
  • Relocation options at our over 100 schools nationwide.

What You Get to Do:
  • Ability to create, update and follow the school HACCP plan
  • Knowledge of operations of a school cafeteria.
  • Ability to estimate food quantities and requisition proper amounts for economical food service.
  • Understanding of basic math and measurements.
  • Experience operating standard cafeteria equipment and appliances.
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Understanding of sanitation and safety practices related to food preparation and service.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to work independently with little direction.
  • Capable of efficiently delivering food to school locations.
  • Proficient in creating and designing menus for meal planning.

Starting Pay: $21.00 - $24.00/hr depending on education and experience.
Are You Qualified?
Whether or not you have experience working in schools, you may be qualified to work with us. The most important quality is that you love working with children. Some of our best educators have come from other fields, including customer service, healthcare, retail, and more!
If you have the following, we would love to speak with you:
• High School or GED equivalent
• Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in food service, culinary arts, or related field
preferable.
• 2 + years of experience cooking
• Experience working in a large institution preferable
Licenses and Certifications Required
• ServSafe Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Kitchen Manager License preferred but not required
About Endeavor Schools
Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School is part of the Endeavor Schools family. With more than 100 schools in 14 states, Endeavor Schools is one of the nation's fastest-growing education management companies. We believe that there are many ways for children to learn, and that is why we provide schools with different educational styles and methods across the country. Come be part of a team that prioritizes the success and well-being of our amazing employees!
Endeavor Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay Range
USD $21.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.

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