EXECUTIVE CHEF - Muskegon Public Schools, MI

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Muskegon (MI); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Resumo da oferta

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its K-12 dining program across seven schools serving approximately 3,200 students in Muskegon. This role emphasizes scratch cooking initiatives, catering growth, and strong team leadership with 47 union frontline associates.

The position reports to the Director of Dining Services and requires hands-on culinary expertise, excellent computer proficiency, and a focus on food safety and quality.

Qualificações

• 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.
• Hands-on chef experience with knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, cost control and presentation.
• High proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and email systems.
• Willingness to engage in client satisfaction programs and activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable, highlighting commitment to food safety.

Responsabilidades

• Develops regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Handles inventory of food and supplies, optimizing utilization.
• Ensures health and sanitation regulations compliance and participates in audits.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development initiatives.
• Performs other duties to support dining service operations.

Conhecimentos

Culinary leadership

Computer proficiency

Team coaching

Client satisfaction programs

Formação académica

Associate's degree in culinary arts

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Chartwells K12

Salary: $60,000 - $68,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, 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 passionate, hands-on culinary leader who thrives on making a difference? Muskegon Public Schools is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its K-12 dining program across seven schools serving approximately 3,200 students. This long-tenured, stable account serves a diverse, high-need population and provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, catering, and meals for GSRP and Head Start programs. Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, the Executive Chef will work alongside an Assistant Director and Administrative team while leading 47 union frontline associates. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to expand scratch cooking initiatives, support student culinary programs, deliver Discovery Kitchen cooking demonstrations, and grow an established catering program generating over $80K annually.

We're looking for a "boots on the ground" chef who is energized by coaching teams, building relationships, and maintaining high culinary standards. Responsibilities include menu development, ordering, inventory management, allergen oversight, catering operations, financial management, food safety, and associate training focused on knife skills, recipe compliance, and operational excellence. Strong computer proficiency and attention to detail are essential, as technology plays a key role in reporting, inventory, catering billing, menu systems, and communications. This position offers a primarily daytime Monday-Friday schedule (typically 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) with only occasional evenings and limited weekends for special events.

If you're a community-minded culinary professional who enjoys developing people, creating exceptional dining experiences, and exceeding client expectations, we'd love to hear from you.

Key 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, promoting a culture of excellence.
• Establishes and maintains thorough cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Handles inventory of food and supplies, optimizing utilization while ensuring vital products are readily available.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations through meticulous adherence to department procedures and participation in audits.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings, staff development initiatives, and professional programs to stay abreast of industry trends.
• 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.
• High 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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