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Brigaid

Oakland Brigaid Chef

2 days ago

Emeryville

Job DescriptionSalary: $85,000 Job Title: Oakland Brigaid Chef Job Status: Full-time Exempt Brigaid Supervisor: Brigaid Regional Chef Location: Oakland, CA Compensation: $85,000 plus full benefits Were hiring four chefs to join our existing team in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)! Since 2016, weve been redefining what it means to be a successful chef by partnering with institutional foodservice programs across the US. Our team brings the systems and solutions to help kitchens consistently and confidently prepare high-quality meals. Demand for our services is growing faster than ever. In the past 3 years alone, weve expanded from a team of 5 chefs to a coast-to-coast network of over 70 and counting. About Our Partnership With OUSD: OUSD supports nearly 34,000 TK-12 students across over 70 sites. The foodservice program serves breakfast and lunch daily and operates out of approximately 90 kitchen sites along with a central kitchen. Theyre eager to: • Fully operationalize a state-of-the-art central kitchen to cook more from scratch, • Elevate the quality and consistency of menu offerings What the Position Entails: Your work will depend on the needs of the program. You may be asked to fulfill any of the following responsibilities. Training • Work with OUSD leadership to implement new systems/protocols (such as kitchen organization, serving line setup, food storage, and HACCP programs)., • Conduct regular staff training at the central kitchen on basic culinary, safety, and operational best practices in accordance with our standards., • Work with OUSD leadership to develop recipes and menus in compliance with the National School Lunch Program., • Work with OUSD leadership to develop and implement a plan to roll out new menu items with an eye towards consistency and quality across all sites., • Participate in occasional district- or community-wide events, such as career fairs, back-to-school nights, and community meals., • Document your progress in a daily journal and discuss with your regional chef during regular Zoom calls., • Participate in meetings with your district's foodservice director and/or other stakeholders., • Adhere to all of our protocols and standards as well as those of the district as outlined in our respective employee handbooks., • Adhere to all United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Health guidelines and regulations., • Model the highest standards for food quality and safety, organization, and professionalism., • Demonstrate a genuine passion for institutional foodservice., • Remain open to different visions of good food., • Display a strong understanding of (or an ability to learn) National School Lunch Program guidelines., • Exhibit excellent leadership and teaching abilities., • Work effectively and patiently with teammates and colleagues of different professional backgrounds. Be eager to collaborate., • Understand how to develop, organize, and drive projects forward while working with multiple stakeholders., • Exhibit expert knowledge of foundational cooking techniques as well as an ability to train people of various experience levels on them., • Demonstrate basic computer literacy, including Microsoft and Google programs and Zoom., • Be flexible in accommodating changes in schedule., • At least 3 years of professional cooking experience in a non-institutional setting (High-volume cooking experience is a plus.), • ServSafe Manager certified or the ability to take a Brigaid-sponsored 8-hour ServSafe Manager course and pass the exam during your initial training period, • Ability to travel across sites in an efficient manner (with the possibility of carrying kitchen/culinary equipment during this travel), • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, • Ability to walk around and stand for long periods of time Our goal is for every team member to feel empowered and excited by their work. We cheer each other on, celebrate big and small wins, and foster professional growth through a comprehensive leadership training series. Were proud to offer: • 100% company-paid health insurance for you and your family a gold level plan through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a platinum level plan buy-up option as well, • 100% company-paid dental insurance for you and your family through Guardian, • 100% company-paid vision insurance for you and your family through Guardian, • 100% company-paid short- and long-term care insurance through Guardian, • 10 days of paid vacation to start, • 14 paid holidays, • 6 days of paid sick leave Please submit a resume. Well contact qualified candidates to participate in a first-round, 30-minute Zoom interview. After that, selected candidates will be invited to a 3-hour in-person practical interview in Oakland, CA. To be considered, you must be able to attend this in-person interview. A travel stipend of $250 will be offered to each candidate living more than 120 miles away from Oakland. Should you live farther than 120 miles from Oakland and get offered the position, we will support your relocation to an area commutable to Oakland by providing you with a one-time, lump sum $5,000 moving stipend (subject to tax). Please note: We read every application! However, due to the high volume of applicants, our team is only able to contact qualified candidates. Although we appreciate your excitement, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing or calling us about your application status. Thank you! Were an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, political or sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.

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