Executive Chef, K-12 School Dining Innovator

Compass Group USA; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells K-12, a Compass Group USA company, seeks an Executive Chef for a premiere K-12 school district in South Windsor, CT. You will lead kitchen operations with creativity and precision while ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment. This role offers an entrepreneurial culinary leader the chance to impact student dining programs.

Reporting to the Director, you will develop menus, train staff, manage inventory, and participate in audits to uphold health standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Two plus years of culinary/kitchen management experience, preferably in catering.
• Proven success in complex foodservice operations with a focus on quality, sanitation, cost control and presentation.
• Hands-on chef experience with strong knowledge of food trends.

Responsibilities

• Develops regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards, ensuring portioning and presentation.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Manages inventory of food and supplies, optimizing utilization while ensuring vital products are available.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations and participates in audits.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development to stay current with industry trends.
• Performs other duties to support efficient dining service operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu development

Staff training

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Chartwells K-12, a Compass Group USA company, seeks an Executive Chef for a premiere K-12 school district in South Windsor, CT. You will lead kitchen operations with creativity and precision while ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment. This role offers an entrepreneurial culinary leader the chance to impact student dining programs.

Reporting to the Director, you will develop menus, train staff, manage inventory, and participate in audits to uphold health standards and cost controls.