EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group, North America; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/company match

PTO

Holiday Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is hiring an Executive Chef for a premier K12 district in Greeneville, TN. You will own the culinary program across all school kitchens, creating menus that students look forward to and training the teams who bring them to life.

You will lead menu rollouts, train managers and cooks, and ensure consistency across locations. This role requires hands-on leadership, extensive culinary experience, and a passion for student-focused dining programs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree highly desired or equivalent experience in culinary arts.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, (with catering experience preferred).
• Proven success in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, with a solid base in institutional and batch cooking.
• Hands-on chef experience is critical, accompanied by extensive knowledge of food trends, emphasizing quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and email systems.
• Willingness to actively engage in client satisfaction programs and activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable, highlighting a commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Creates regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards, with recipes, portioning, and presentation written so any site can follow them.
• Leads menu rollouts and new item launches across all locations, training managers and cooks ahead of time so each kitchen opens the menu the same way.
• Trains kitchen staff in scratch and batch cooking, knife skills, equipment operation, and food safety, coaching hands on in the kitchens where the work happens.
• Builds strong site level culinary leaders through cross training and clear standards they can turn around and teach to their own teams.
• Visits each kitchen on a regular rhythm to taste the food, check presentation and execution, give feedback in the moment, and share the wins across the district.
• Partners with the Director and school managers on production planning, forecasting, and inventory so every site has what it needs to deliver the menu.
• Keeps each kitchen inspection ready through solid daily routines and clear cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Brings fresh ideas to the program through student taste tests, seasonal specials, and promotions that keep students excited about lunch.
• Takes an active role in department meetings, staff development, and professional programs to stay current on food trends and bring them back to the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Training & coaching

Food safety

Cost control

Industrial kitchen operations

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chartwells K12

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/company match, PTO

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 4,500 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

Are you a hands on culinary leader who loves building menus and growing the people who cook them?

Join us as the Executive Chef for our premiere K12 school district located in Greeneville, TN . Reporting to the Director, you will own the culinary program across all of our school kitchens, creating menus students look forward to and training the teams who bring them to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards, with recipes, portioning, and presentation written so any site can follow them.

• Leads menu rollouts and new item launches across all locations, training managers and cooks ahead of time so each kitchen opens the menu the same way.

• Trains kitchen staff in scratch and batch cooking, knife skills, equipment operation, and food safety, coaching hands on in the kitchens where the work happens.

• Builds strong site level culinary leaders through cross training and clear standards they can turn around and teach to their own teams.

• Visits each kitchen on a regular rhythm to taste the food, check presentation and execution, give feedback in the moment, and share the wins across the district.

• Partners with the Director and school managers on production planning, forecasting, and inventory so every site has what it needs to deliver the menu.

• Keeps each kitchen inspection ready through solid daily routines and clear cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.

• Brings fresh ideas to the program through student taste tests, seasonal specials, and promotions that keep students excited about lunch.

• Takes an active role in department meetings, staff development, and professional programs to stay current on food trends and bring them back to the team.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree highly desired or equivalent experience in culinary arts.

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, (with catering experience preferred).

• Proven success in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, with a solid base in institutional and batch cooking.

• Hands-on chef experience is critical, accompanied by extensive knowledge of food trends, emphasizing quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.

• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and email systems.

• Willingness to actively engage in client satisfaction programs and activities.

• ServSafe certification is highly desirable, highlighting a commitment to food safety.

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Personal Leave

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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