COOK SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Spring Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,352 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a full-time food service supervisor at Spring Arbor College. You will supervise food-service associates, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and quality control.

The role requires experience in overseeing daily operations and cleaning standards. This position offers a schedule from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm with rotating weekends. Full-time benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience overseeing end-of-day cleaning and breakdown, including upholding cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Train employees and direct work assignments.
• Advise management on purchasing to minimize waste.
• Ensure quality and portion control using approved recipes.
• Operate and clean equipment as per procedures.
• Label and maintain food rotations to minimize spoilage.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for food safety.
• Serve meals and gather customer feedback.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary

Directly supervises food‑service associates in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Advises management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Operates and cleans equipment in accordance with department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels, and dates food items according to policy; maintains established food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Operates food‑service equipment in a safe manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Helps serve meals; remains present during scheduled meal periods to receive customer comments and feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Location

106 East Main Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283 (Spring Arbor College)

Schedule

Full‑time schedule: days may vary, 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm with rotating weekends.

Pay

$15.50 – $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

Prior experience overseeing end‑of‑day cleaning and breakdown, including upholding cleaning standards.

Application Process

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled.

Benefits

Opportunities for Training and Development, 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).

Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Special Considerations

Because this position requires services in an educational facility, there may be periods (e.g., winter and summer breaks) when food‑service needs decline or cease. Such periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff; depending on business needs, the associate may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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 protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Additional Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.