District Executive Chef: Lead School Dining & Programs

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Geary County USD 475 district-wide culinary program in Junction City, KS. You'll oversee menus, safety, and a 55-person culinary team while serving about 7,300 students across 17 schools, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals.

Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, you will create engaging student-focused programs, train staff, and ensure compliance with health standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree highly desired or equivalent experience in culinary arts.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Hands-on chef experience with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and email systems.
• Willingness to engage in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards, ensuring adherence to portioning and presentation guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment operation, and safety protocols, promoting a culture of excellence.
• Establishes and maintains thorough cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Handles inventory of food and supplies, optimizing utilization while ensuring vital products are readily available.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations through audits and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings, staff development and industry programs.
• Performs other duties to support the dining service operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

MS Office

Team training

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

Equivalent experience

Job description

Chartwells K12 is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Geary County USD 475 district-wide culinary program in Junction City, KS. You'll oversee menus, safety, and a 55-person culinary team while serving about 7,300 students across 17 schools, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals.

Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, you will create engaging student-focused programs, train staff, and ensure compliance with health standards.