Daytime School Kitchen Lead Chef | Mon-Fri, Danbury

Compass Group USA; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

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

FSAs

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Danbury, CT is seeking a full-time CHEF to direct kitchen operations within an educational facility. The role requires supervising cooks and associates, ensuring food quality and sanitation, and delivering meals on schedule.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prior warehouse kitchen experience is required, with benefits for full-time staff and ongoing opportunities in a dynamic school dining program.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse kitchen experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and service associates.
• Supervises cooks and hourly kitchen staff, handles scheduling, payroll, training and reviews.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes, ensuring production and delivery schedules.
• Maintains food quality, portion control, sanitation and serving temperatures.
• Manages inventory, receives and inspects supplies, and tracks usage.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, workspace and displays; adheres to safety standards.
• Assists in recipe and menu development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Danbury, CT is seeking a full-time CHEF to direct kitchen operations within an educational facility. The role requires supervising cooks and associates, ensuring food quality and sanitation, and delivering meals on schedule.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prior warehouse kitchen experience is required, with benefits for full-time staff and ongoing opportunities in a dynamic school dining program.