CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

Free parking

Free bus pass

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Greensboro, NC, seeks a dedicated kitchen supervisor to oversee food production and kitchen associates. This role involves supervising, scheduling, and training staff while ensuring food quality and sanitation standards.

The position offers a full-time evening shift with benefits including a free shift meal, health and wellness programs, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous batch cooking experience a plus.
• Previous Food Service experience required.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises kitchen associates and ensures standards are met.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and workstations.

Job description

Job Summary

Directs, coordinates, and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production, and food-service associates.

Location and Schedule

1000 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27412—Full‑time. Evening shift with one weekend day per week. Online applications only.

Compensation

$17.00–$21.00 per hour.

Benefits and Perks

• Free shift meal
• Free parking
• Free bus pass
• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Potential unpaid layoff periods during holidays; may be required to work year-round in other locations

For more information on paid time off benefits, visit https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous batch cooking experience a plus.
• Previous Food Service experience required.
• Can perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Employment Conditions & Additional Notes

Because this position requires services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Such periods may be unpaid and considered temporary layoffs. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.