DISTRICT ENGAGEMENT CHEF - K12 FOOD SERVICE - SPRINGFIELD, MA

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is looking for a dedicated kitchen manager to oversee operations and ensure quality meal preparation. This role involves planning menus, training staff, and maintaining health regulations.

With a focus on creating enjoyable dining experiences for students, the ideal candidate will have extensive culinary management experience and a thorough understanding of health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and meal preparations.
• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and safe handling.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety and sanitation

Training and staff management

Inventory management

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chartwells K12

Salary: $55000 - $65000

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

This individual will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable

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

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details available at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/