Career Center

The Head Chef believes in and models SLA’s mission and virtues. The Head Chef will complete a variety of organizational, administrative, and creative tasks to ensure that members of the SLA community can bond over three well-prepared meals on a daily basis. The Head Chef will have the leadership capacity to ensure that the kitchen runs optimally, and that all meals are both delicious and memorable. The Head Chef will have a mindset that demonstrates SLA's belief that given access to a genuinely supportive environment all students have the ability to not only thrive but make a difference in their world as they passionately pursue their goals.  The Head Chef is an advocate for sustainably sourced and well-balanced meals. The Head Chef supports and partners with various administrators to ensure that all students can access the food program at SLA. The Head Chef collaborates with other colleagues to develop programming that supports students’ culinary interests.

Head Chef Responsibilities:

• Comply with LA County and California nutrition and food hygiene guidelines for school communities
• Ensure that kitchen staff are up to date with service and food handling credentials
• Train members of the kitchen team on culinary techniques as needed
• Develop unique and developmentally appropriate menus
• Ensure that (breakfast, lunch, and snack)  menus are submitted for review and approval at least one month in advance
• Execute pre-approved menus on a daily basis
• Prep and prepare meals alongside the sous chef and chefs as needed
• Work with the kitchen manager to effectively manage the operating budget of the kitchen to ensure that food expenses do not exceed predetermined amounts
• Ensure the kitchen manager is only purchasing necessary supplies from approved vendors
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships amongst the kitchen team members
• Collaborate with members of the administrative team to ensure that food service is available at school sponsored events as needed
• Inform AHOS of any large appliance repairs or replacements that need to occur prior to purchase
• Create work schedules for all members of the kitchen team and ensure that overtime receives pre-approval
• Ensure that members of the kitchen team request vacation as outlined by SLA’s employee handbook

Head Chef Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and team-management skills
• Distinguished service and experience as a sous chef
• Eagerness to give feedback to ensure the continual development of kitchen staff
• Willingness to receive constructive feedback, and participate in professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish a friendly kitchen environment
• A demonstrated and ongoing commitment to the discovery and development of SLA’s Root Work initiatives
• Demonstrated success in meeting the dietary needs of an ethnically, culturally, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse student body
• An ability to recognize an area of need, and independently draft initiatives to address these areas.

Requirements:

• Culinary degree preferred
• A desire to work in a creative, collaborative, innovative environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Candidates will preferably have a minimum of 3+ years of cooking experience

About The School of Los Angeles

Serving students in 6-12th grade, The Episcopal School of Los Angeles is a city school founded in the heart of Hollywood. We are looking for bright, hardworking, creative teachers and staff members who are interested in being a part of a pioneering generation of educators. Technology and ethics play a central role in our culture. As an Episcopal School, we are an inclusive community that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Unlike traditional independent schools, 75% of our students receive financial aid. As a result, we offer one of the most diverse communities in the independent school market.

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