Culinary Expeditor - Commissary (Full Time)

Chartwells; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Chartwells K12 at KIPP Texas Public Schools in Houston is hiring for a full-time Culinary Expeditor - Commissary to coordinate loading and dispatch of meals and supplies from the commissary to district schools, while upholding food safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of relevant food service or logistics experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in refrigerated environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of food service, warehouse, distribution, logistics, or school nutrition experience.
• Strong organization, communication, accuracy, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in refrigerated or freezer areas.
• K-12 school nutrition, commissary, high-volume production, or HACCP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review production sheets, packing lists, and delivery schedules.
• Verify orders for accuracy, completeness, temperatures, and required documentation.
• Coordinate staging, secure truck loading, and on-time dispatch by route.
• Resolve shortages, substitutions, and delivery discrepancies with kitchen, warehouse, and driver teams.
• Maintain HACCP, sanitation, FIFO, inventory, and delivery records.
• Keep staging and loading areas clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Accuracy

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chartwells K12

• We are hiring immediately for full time Culinary Expeditor - Commissary positions.
• Location: KIPP Texas Public Schools - 10711 Kipp Way, Houston, TX 77099. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: One year of food service, warehouse, distribution, logistics, or school nutrition experience is required.
• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour.
• *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available*

Diversity of 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: Coordinates accurate, timely loading and dispatch of meals, food products, and supplies from the commissary to district schools while maintaining food safety and delivery standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review production sheets, packing lists, and delivery schedules.
• Verify orders for accuracy, completeness, temperatures, and required documentation.
• Coordinate staging, secure truck loading, and on-time dispatch by route.
• Resolve shortages, substitutions, and delivery discrepancies with kitchen, warehouse, and driver teams.
• Maintain HACCP, sanitation, FIFO, inventory, and delivery records.
• Keep staging and loading areas clean, safe, and organized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of food service, warehouse, distribution, logistics, or school nutrition experience.
• Strong organization, communication, accuracy, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in refrigerated or freezer areas.
• K-12 school nutrition, commissary, high-volume production, or HACCP experience preferred.

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

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.