Chartwells K12
Job Summary
Chartwells K12s goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.
Job Summary
Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic entrepreneurial Culinary professional.
Key Responsibilities
• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines. • Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards. • Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. • Tastes completed meals to ensure quality. • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety, and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards. • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas. • Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned. • Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed. • Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products. • Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits. • Follows facility department and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting. • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
• A.S. or equivalent experience • 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience depending upon formal degree or training • Extensive catering experience (a plus) • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience (highly desirable) • Institutional and batch cooking experiences • Hands-on chef experience (a must) • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation • Experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point, Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet • Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities • ServSafe certified (highly desirable)
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Compass Group
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Disclaimer
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Chartwells K-12 Maintains a Drug-Free Workplace
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits, including:
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy-paste the link below for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf
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Job ID: 1512883