School Chef
Full Time • Toledo, OH
Position opening: School Chef
Type: Full-time staff (185 days paid over 10 months)
Application deadline: Until filled
Start date: August 2025
Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a skilled, organized, and passionate culinary professional to oversee and execute meal preparation for students in PreKindergarten through 12th grade, support the school’s international boarding program with culturally responsive meals, and lead catered food service for internal school events. An ideal candidate has experience preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for large groups of varying ages and dietary needs, managing kitchen staff and inventory, and complying with all health and safety standards. A commitment to excellence, adaptability, and a love of food and community are essential to success in this role.
This position reports to the Director of Finance and Strategy and collaborates closely with the Division Heads (school principals), International Program, and Advancement departments. As a full-time employee, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including but not limited to comprehensive health benefits, robust paid time off, paid life insurance, and tuition remission.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan and prepare daily breakfast and lunch service for students and faculty (PK-12)
- Design and execute culturally inclusive dinner and weekend meals for the international boarding program
- Develop monthly menus in advance to be published on the school website
- Lead menu planning, food preparation, and service for internal catered events such as open houses, professional development days, and receptions
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper storage, handling, and cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment
- Maintain readiness for routine and unannounced health inspections by adhering to all local, state, and federal food service codes and standards
- Manage kitchen staff, scheduling, and workflow to ensure efficient operation
- Order food and supplies within budget guidelines; maintain accurate inventory
- Meet performance goals established as part of the annual performance planning process
- Actively engage in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Skills and Competencies:
- Passion for food and creating healthy, student-friendly meals
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Clear communication and team leadership abilities
- Cultural competence and the ability to create inclusive menus.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.
- Strong knowledge of health department regulations and compliance requirements
- Comfort with flexible scheduling to support catered school events outside regular lunch hours
Credentials:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent; ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety credential
Preferred: Culinary school degree or professional chef certification; experience in school, institutional, or catering kitchens
Background check
All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.
Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.
About Maumee Valley:
As Maumee Valley Country Day School celebrates over 140 years in Toledo, we remain the preeminent PreK-12th grade educational institution in Northwest Ohio. We are the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area and attract families from Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Enrollment is about 470 students from PreKindergarten through 12th grade. We prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities. We are known for outstanding academics, high test scores, a beautiful campus, unrivaled opportunities for study abroad, hands-on learning, and personal bonds between students and teachers. And for a fifth consecutive year, we are the No. 1 rated private school in northwest Ohio (Source: Niche).
Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning:
At Maumee Valley, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people: We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. We support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program.
A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. A journey of discovery and action defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons, and serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world. It helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead.
We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.
Read our Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
Maumee Valley Country Day School cultivates an inclusive community of intellectual excellence where learners creatively explore their passions and boldly inspire positive change in the world. We are always seeking remarkable faculty and staff who seek a challenge within a community of learners.
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