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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Job Title: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Soledad Program Chef </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Job Status: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Full-time Exempt</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Brigaid Supervisor: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Regional Chef </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Location: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Soledad, CA</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Compensation: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">$90,000 plus full benefits</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">We’re hiring a Program Chef to lead </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">our work with </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Soledad Unified School District (</span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">SUSD</span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">)</span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">!</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Since 2016, we’ve 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, we’ve expanded from a team of 5 chefs to a coast-to-coast network of 80 and counting. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">About Our Partnership With </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">SUSD</span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Located in Monterey County near Pinnacles National Park, SUSD supports nearly 5,000 TK-12 students across </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">7 schools.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">The foodservice program serves breakfast and lunch daily and operates out of 7 sites. They’re eager to: </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Cook more from scratch</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Elevate the quality and consistency of menu offerings</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Increase student satisfaction</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">As the Program Chef, you’ll work in SUSD on a full-time and year-round basis, collaborating closely with district leadership to plan and implement solutions in service of the above goals. Although the district will have ultimate authority over the program's strategic direction, you'll be a key player in driving change.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">What the Position Entails:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Your work will depend on the needs of the program. You may be asked to fulfill any of the following responsibilities.  </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Training</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Conduct regular staff training across sites on basic culinary, safety, and operational best practices in accordance with our standards. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Lead the production and/or implementation of new systems/protocols (such as kitchen organization, serving line setup, food storage, and HACCP programs). </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Roll out kitchen signs and tools across sites from our catalog of training materials. Facilitate the creation of new materials. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Regularly visit sites to assess progress. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Recipes/Menus</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Develop recipes and menus in compliance with the National School Lunch Program.</span></li>\n<li>Develop and implement a plan to roll out new menu items with an eye towards consistency and quality across all sites.</li>\n<li>Plan and execute student tastings for new menu items. Gather staff and student feedback and incorporate it into menu planning as appropriate. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Procurement</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Assist with sourcing products or ingredients and finding vendors. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Recommend and help source smallwares. Advise on equipment needs. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Other</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Participate in interviews for prospective foodservice staff and offer hiring recommendations. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Participate in occasional district- or community-wide events, such as career fairs, back-to-school nights, and community meals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Document your progress in a daily journal and discuss with your Brigaid regional chef during regular Zoom calls.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Participate in meetings with your district's foodservice director and/or other stakeholders.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Adhere to all of our protocols and standards as well as those of the district as outlined in our respective employee handbooks. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Adhere to all United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Health guidelines and regulations. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Assist with any other job-related tasks, including, but not limited to, receiving and storing food and supplies, setting up and breaking down kitchens, scaling recipes, preparing, packing and serving food, cleaning kitchens, and doing dishes. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">How You’ll Be Successful:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Model the highest standards for food quality and safety, organization, and professionalism.</span></li>\n<li>Demonstrate a genuine passion for institutional foodservice.</li>\n<li>Remain open to different visions of “good food.”</li>\n<li>Display a strong understanding of (or an ability to learn) National School Lunch Program guidelines.</li>\n<li>Exhibit excellent leadership and teaching abilities.</li>\n<li>Work effectively and patiently with teammates and colleagues of different professional backgrounds. Be eager to collaborate.</li>\n<li>Understand how to develop, organize, and drive projects forward while working with multiple stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Exhibit expert knowledge of foundational cooking techniques as well as an ability to train people of various experience levels on them.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate basic computer literacy, including Microsoft and Google programs and Zoom.</li>\n<li>Be flexible in accommodating changes in schedule.</li>\n<li>Understand how to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Professional Requirements: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">At least 5 years of professional cooking experience in a non-institutional setting, including at least 2 years in a kitchen supervisory role (High-volume cooking experience is a plus.)</span></li>\n<li>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</li>\n<li>Successful completion of two background checks prior to your start date</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Physical Requirements: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Ability to travel across sites in an efficient manner (with the possibility of carrying kitchen/culinary equipment during this travel)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Ability to walk around and stand for long periods of time</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Proof of a negative skin prick TB test </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Why Us:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">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. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">We’re proud to offer: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">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</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">100% company-paid dental insurance for you and your family through Guardian</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">100% company-paid vision insurance for you and your family through Guardian</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">100% company-paid short- and long-term care insurance through Guardian</span></li>\n<li>Paid vacation, sick days, and company holidays<br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">A 401k with a 4% company match and immediate vesting</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">How to Apply:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Please submit a resume. We’ll contact qualified candidates to participate in a first-round, 30-minute Zoom interview. After that, selected candidates will be </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">invited to a 3-hour in-person practical interview in </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Soledad, CA. </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">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 </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Soledad. Should you live farther than 120 miles from Soledad and get offered the position, we will support your relocation to an area commutable to Soledad by providing you with a one-time, lump sum $5,000 moving stipend (subject to tax). </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Please note: </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">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. 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