Position Summary
Crave It Nutrition is seeking an experienced, dependable Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead the daily school lunch program at Christ the King Catholic School in Dallas. This position is responsible for preparing and serving more than 200 meals each day while managing a small kitchen team of 2–3 employees.
The ideal candidate is an organized, hands-on leader who is passionate about food, enjoys working in a school environment, and can successfully manage both kitchen operations and administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all daily kitchen and lunch service operations.
Prepare and serve high-quality meals for more than 200 students and staff each day.
Supervise, train, schedule, and support a team of 2–3 kitchen employees.
Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served according to established recipes and standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient kitchen.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
Manage food inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and waste control.
Maintain accurate records and complete required daily reports.
Communicate professionally with school staff, Crave It Nutrition leadership, vendors, and team members.
Use company technology and software for scheduling, ordering, communication, reporting, and other operational tasks.
Help create a positive, professional, and welcoming lunch experience for students and staff.
Maintain a professional appearance at all times, including ensuring visible tattoos and piercings are appropriately covered or removed while working.
Qualifications & Requirements
Previous experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role.
Experience managing and preparing high-volume food service preferred.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Highly organized, dependable, and able to work independently.
Comfortable and proficient using technology, including computers, tablets, email, and mobile applications.
Excellent time-management and communication skills.
Reliable transportation and a dependable vehicle are required.
Must be able to pass required fingerprinting and background checks.
Must be eligible to work in a school environment.
Must maintain a professional and clean appearance.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties associated with a busy commercial kitchen.
Food Manager Certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
Schedule
This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, making it an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional seeking daytime hours with evenings, weekends, and most major holidays off.
About Crave It Nutrition
Crave It Nutrition LLC is a Texas-based food service management company specializing in providing fresh, high-quality meal programs to private schools, charter schools, and other educational organizations. Our mission is to provide students with meals they enjoy while delivering exceptional service to our school partners.
We are looking for a strong kitchen leader who takes pride in their work, values reliability and organization, and is excited to lead a successful school lunch program.
