Chef - K12 Schools Partnership

Sodexo is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our K12 school partnership in Eagle Point, OR. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to lead and manage a highly regulated school kitchen. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of USDA regulations for NSLP, NSBP and summer feeding programs, or equivalent institutional feeding experience. This action-oriented role demands a high level of customer service, leadership, and culinary expertise to ensure exceptional client and student satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing and coordinating the culinary function, including directing and training cooks and utility staff.
• Actively obtaining student feedback to inform culinary decisions and drive engagement, including utilizing exhibition cooking.
• Ensuring that food preparation and production meets operational standards, adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Managing catering and a la carte areas.
• Partnering with clients for program planning and communication to maintain satisfaction.
• Developing and implementing menu plans in accordance with USDA regulations for National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs (NSLP and NSBP).
• Managing customer and client satisfaction.
• Effectively managing food costs and labor to meet budget requirements.
• Managing food and physical safety programs.
• Possessing a valid driver's license.

Typical Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs.
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.

• Previous K-12 experience and familiarity with USDA regulations.
• Experience in regulated institutional feeding operations.
• Leadership and training abilities.
• Knowledge of culinary operations and menu planning.
• Financial management skills, including food cost and labor management.