Culinary Training Supervisor; Chef - School Nutrition Services; Food Services Fund - School Y

Culinary Training Supervisor (Chef) – School Nutrition Services (Food Services Fund)

School Year

Primary

Purpose:

This position plays a key role in advancing the department’s transition toward hybrid-scratch cooking by modeling culinary excellence, elevating food quality, and supporting continuous staff development. All efforts must align with USDA regulations and K–12 school nutrition program standards to ensure compliance and consistency. This position leads hands‑on culinary training and coaching for department staff in all areas of school food operations, including scratch‑based food preparation, kitchen techniques, food presentation, and safety.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field (preferred)
• Culinary diploma or certificate from an accredited culinary program with relevant experience (considered)
• Certification from a municipal health department and/or Serve Safe (strongly preferred)
• Experience in training development (preferred)
• Three years experience in a high‑volume food service operation
• Three years’ experience in K-12 School Nutrition programs (preferred)
• Ability to support and deliver high-quality customer experiences aligned with SBISD School Nutrition Services brand and service standards
• Ability to comprehend and implement state and federal school nutrition programs
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to create a dynamic learning environment
• Strong knowledge of recipe development, standardization, and testing
• Understanding of food service operations, management, quality assurance, menu planning, high‑volume, and culinary research and development
• Ability to develop ideas, create goals, and market school food
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent projects under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance
• Ability to develop and cost recipes, calculate yields, and perform ingredient and portion conversions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and consistently deliver high‑quality results within required timelines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, sound judgment, and discretion

• Oversee Guilford Center SNS operations to support the production and service of meals that meet USDA program requirements
• Collaborate with district programs to involve students and stakeholders in recipe development and testing, highlighting student‑driven menu innovations
• Develop recipes that increase student acceptance of school meals
• Develop, test, and modify standardized recipes for school meals ensuring compliance with all USDA & TDA regulations
• Collaborate with Marketing and Nutrition Specialist to produce cooking demonstration and promotional videos for department media
• Conduct regular site visits to assess food preparation, quality, presentation, and adherence to standardized recipes
• Create engaging culinary training experiences aligned with USDA regulations and district standards
• Assist in testing and evaluating new products and contributing to research and development initiatives to enhance menu offerings and operational efficiency
• Assist in planning menus that meet Texas Department of Agriculture and USDA program requirements, including using district approved computer software programs
• Assist in creating training and promotional materials in a professional manner for department use
• Assist in reviewing menu acceptance and suggest products that meet student acceptability
• Evaluate new products and continually seek innovative ways to improve processes and procedures
• Plan schedules and work assignments; train, supervise and evaluate staff according to established procedures
• Monitor and enforce the safety standards of the department, administer training programs, report accidents, and complete required documentation
• Maintain commitment to the department’s mission, model expectations, and support team goals
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards in all phases of kitchen operations
• Provide program support and communicate effectively with teachers,…