Nutrition Services Chef Manager - Internal/External Posting at Patterson Joint Unified School District

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either “Submitted” or “Not Submitted.” It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: -Education: Requires completion of a two-year college, with an Associate’s degree, in Culinary Arts OR an apprenticeship program offered by a professional culinary institute or trade industry association. -Experience: Requires at least five (5) years of quantity food preparation as a chef or food production supervisor, preferably in an institutional food service environment. Strong background in human relations and supervision is preferred. Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements: -Must possess and maintain a valid ServSafe Certification -May be required to provide own transportation to sites during the workday. If driving a vehicle is required in the course of work, operator must possess a valid California Driver’s License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment, have an acceptable driving record; and must be insurable at standard rates by the District’s insurance carrier and maintain such insurability.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services, coordinate and supervise Nutrition department culinary programs; Lead and participate in the work of the Scratch cooking initiative, including school site production, NSLP, NSBP summer feeding program, catering and vending services. Collaborate with the Nutrition Services Director to plan, coordinate and execute all department-wide food programs Assume responsibility for food production functions; conducting on-site training and review of school site food production and preparation, safety and sanitation to ensure compliance with District, federal and state regulations and policies; develop recipes, including meal contribution calculations, costing, production and presentation; train and assist with supervision of production personnel; assist in menu development, recipe testing; and perform other related work as may be required.