CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No holidays; summers off

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is hiring a full-time Chef for Hemlock Public Schools in Hemlock, MI. The role covers direct supervision of kitchen and food-service staff, ensuring quality, sanitation, and timely service from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Applicants should have prior food service, catering, and leadership experience. Enjoy perks aligned with the school calendar, including summers off and no holidays, with a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Prior food service, catering, and leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cooks and kitchen staff to ensure quality and sanitation.
• Interviews, schedules, trains, and evaluates hourly kitchen associates.
• Prepares high-quality meals per standardized recipes and schedules.
• Maintains proper food presentation, temperature, and portion control.
• Monitors inventory, purchases supplies as needed.
• Ensures sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Assists in recipe and menu development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Catering

Leadership

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position.
• Location: Hemlock Public Schools - 525 North Maple Street, Hemlock, MI 48626. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior food service, catering, and leadership experience is required.
• Perks: No holidays; follows the school calendar with summers off!
• Pay Range: $18.50per hour to$22.50 per hour.
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Chartwells K12's 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 4,300 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

Summary: Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
Essential Duties and 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.

Associates at Chartwells K-12are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

Because this position requires you to perform 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). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. 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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.