Executive Chef - K-12 Dining Innovator

Compass Group USA; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associates Discount

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an Executive Chef for a premier K-12 school district in Williamstown, NJ. You will lead kitchen operations with creativity and a strong emphasis on safety, sanitation, and results.

Reporting to the Director, the role offers an entrepreneurial culinary leadership opportunity to impact student dining and program quality, with a focus on high standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent culinary experience.
• 5+ years in progressive culinary/kitchen management, catering a plus.
• Hands-on chef with strong knowledge of trends, sanitation, cost control and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops regular and specialty menus aligned with K12 standards and portioning guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food prep, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Manages inventory and ensures vital products are available.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations and participates in audits.
• Participates in meetings and professional development to stay current with industry trends.
• Performs other duties to support dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Menu development

Staff training

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an Executive Chef for a premier K-12 school district in Williamstown, NJ. You will lead kitchen operations with creativity and a strong emphasis on safety, sanitation, and results.

Reporting to the Director, the role offers an entrepreneurial culinary leadership opportunity to impact student dining and program quality, with a focus on high standards and customer satisfaction.