Baker/ Bakery Chef, (Commissary Kitchen for Schools) Astoria, Queens - Red Rabbit

What Do We Do

Red Rabbit is a Black-owned School Food Management Company that works with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to uplift communities of color throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Our professionally trained chefs create menus, source farm-fresh ingredients, and cook delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. School food matters not only because it's integral to good health, but also because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.

About the Role

The Baker/Bakery Chef position is an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced baker looking to transition to meaningful, impactful work, providing delicious baked goods for thousands of children in the NYC area.

The Bakery Chef will be part of a 10-12 person team working in our commissary kitchen in Astoria, Queens. The ideal candidate has strong bakery skills and creative ideas to get kids excited about eating baked goods that align with USDA MyPlate guidelines. The Baker will produce baked goods that are 100% tree nut/seed-free, vegetarian-compliant, and can also create great-tasting gluten-free options. The Bakery Chef will lead menu creation for breakfast and snack options, as well as compliant grain options that complement lunch menus.

This position offers most national holidays as paid time off and no weekend or night work. If you are passionate about food justice and changing the lives of children by providing culturally familiar, scratch-made food, then this may be the right role for you!

Job Functions

• Culinary Management:
  Responsible for the daily culinary execution of the bakery. Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times, performing quality control on all menu items to ensure recipe consistency and integrity. Improve food costs through disciplined inventory management and creative menu planning.
• Administration:
  Adhere to production schedules, track and submit consumption numbers, and complete daily compliance reports. Ensure temperature logs and other Department of Health (DOH) requirements are completed daily.
• Leadership:
  Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members. Create a supportive environment that fosters team cohesion, member retention, and excellent performance.

Skills & Requirements

• 3+ years of professional bakery experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• 1+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Associate/Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
• Proficiency with software/apps/spreadsheets to track and report data.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements is a plus.
• Must have a valid NYC food handler's license or certificate.
• Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Job Type: Full Time 
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday approx 6:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Location: Queens, New York City
Reports to: District Manager
Compensation: $50K - $65K (plus benefits) 
Benefits
Generous PTO 
Most National Holidays Off
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Option
Professional Development
Education Reimbursement Opportunities

About Red Rabbit

Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is a black-owned, MWBE Certified, K-12 school food management company that believes choosing to feed children diverse and nutritious food is an act of social justice. Red Rabbit celebrates all cultures in the urban school cafeteria by preparing meals that reflect the heritage of the kids they serve. The company places professionally trained chefs in the school cafeteria to create culturally relevant meals that become part of the school community. From our kitchens, Red Rabbit prepares and delivers thousands of heritage-based, scratch made meals to the Greater New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey regions. 

Pro tip: When applying to this job, note we value creativity in thinking and real problem-solving skills. Tell us how you've added value to a team in the past and why you want to join Red Rabbit.

Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.