Executive Chef - K12 Dining Leadership & Innovation

Compass Group USA; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

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 in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for a premiere K12 school district. You will report to the Director of Culinary and drive culinary excellence with a focus on safety, sanitation, and high-quality service.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, strong menu development, and experience in high-volume institutional foodservice. This position emphasizes client satisfaction, staff development, and compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, with catering experience preferred.
• Hands-on chef experience is critical, with knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and email systems.

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.
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Manages inventory of food and supplies, optimizing utilization and ensuring vital products are available.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations through audits and procedures.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Kitchen management

Food trends

Quality & sanitation

Client satisfaction

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for a premiere K12 school district. You will report to the Director of Culinary and drive culinary excellence with a focus on safety, sanitation, and high-quality service.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, strong menu development, and experience in high-volume institutional foodservice. This position emphasizes client satisfaction, staff development, and compliance with