CHEF (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Marketplace

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 seeks a full-time chef at Norwich Free Academy. Directs kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and sanitation standards are met. Previous experience in an educational environment is essential.

The role offers a pay range of $20.00 to $22.00 per hour with various benefits including health programs and retirement plans. Applicants should be prepared for potential periods without work during school breaks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef in an educational environment is required.
• Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cooking and serving activities, ensuring standards are met.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Tracks food use, waste, and consumption for inventory management.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment and workspace.

Job description

Location and Schedule

Location: Norwich Free Academy, 305 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time; Days may vary, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Further details provided during interview.

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour.

Job 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.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a chef in an educational environment is required.

Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions.

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.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits:

• 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
• Employee Referral Bonus Available

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:

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

EEO Statement

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, and 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.