Chef

Position Title:  Chef
FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Salaried, Non-Exempt
Date Created/Modified: April 2026
Reports to: Head Chef
Salary Range: $43,000-$50,000 annually

Solebury School (New Hope, PA) seeks a Chef who is passionate about great food and the power it has to bring people together. This is more than a kitchen role—it’s an opportunity to become a meaningful part of a vibrant campus community.

At Solebury, meals are a centerpiece of daily life. They’re where students, faculty, and guests gather, connect, and recharge. As our Chef, you’ll play a key role in shaping that experience—bringing creativity to the menu, energy to the kitchen, and a welcoming spirit to the dining hall throughout the school year and summer programs.

You’ll join a close-knit, supportive team where your ideas are encouraged and your work is truly appreciated. If you love to cook, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to make a real impact in a community setting, we’d love to connect with you.

Interviews will run the month of May, with a mutually agreed upon start date in June or early July 2026.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and serve food according to established recipes and procedures within regulatory guidelines
• Assist with menu planning, food ordering, storage, preparation, and production.
• Perform set-up activities (i.e. assembling trays and carts, preparing condiments, assembling service lines, stocking utensils and napkins, and retrieving stock)
• Ensure all food going out for service is appropriately labeled for all allergens and dietary restrictions (i.e. vegan, contains lactose, etc.)
• Maintain a welcoming attitude towards students, parents, and faculty/staff regarding dining hall offerings.  Alerting the head chef to requests and issues
• Perform opening, cleanup, and closing activities as scheduled
• Track waste and other critical cost-sensitive components as required by management
• Perform regular cleaning of the food service facilities and supervise any contracted cleaning services
• Identify and resolve food quality/service complaints, alerting the head chef or any issues
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols
• This role is classified as an essential worker: in the event of a school closure due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions, all designated essential workers are expected to report to campus and fulfill their scheduled responsibilities unless otherwise directed by their immediate supervisor or a member of the school’s leadership team.
• Supports the School’s summer programs by planning and preparing meals for summer camp participants
• Provides leadership coverage in the absence of the Head Chef

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in food service production
• Ability to work and be productive with minimal supervision
• Maintain ServSafe or comparable certification
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, parents and volunteers and visitors; must have a customer service orientation
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds or more
• Crawl, climb ladders, twist, turn and reach in completing a variety of job duties
• Work outside in hot or cold conditions for extended periods of time
• Work in a wide variety of environments as found in all areas of the school
• Work in the extreme temperature and humidity conditions found in a food service kitchen
• Valid driver’s license required as well as ability to pass a variety of background checks

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Solebury School offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to all eligible employees, including: 

• Medical & Vision Insurance (free option for employees and employee plus children)
• Dental Insurance
• 403 (b) defined contribution retirement plan
• Generous Time Off/School Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability insurance, life insurance

As part of the terms for employment and in accordance with state law, all employees undergo national, state and local background checks before starting. Employment is also contingent on the ability to establish eligibility for employment in the United States by providing appropriate documentation to complete the I-9 form and required certifications. All employees must have reliable transportation to and from school, and a valid driver's license is required.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Staci Freer, Special Projects Manager via email sfreer@solebury.org.  Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

Solebury School seeks teachers who enjoy being a part of a culture of learning, where they are always striving to improve their teaching through feedback and self-evaluation. We value intellectual challenge and academic achievement alongside mutual respect between students and teachers.

Since its founding in 1925, Solebury School has been a leader in progressive education.  We are an all-gender boarding and day school serving more than 240 students in grades 9-12. 
Solebury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.