FLOAT DISTRICT CHEF I

Compass Group USA; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA seeks a Float District Chef to provide culinary leadership and operational support across independent school dining programs in New England. Based out of CATS Academy or The Cambridge School of Weston, you will travel to accounts to back culinary teams, ensure top food quality, safety and service, and drive program success.

You will lead menus, assist with staffing, and maintain high standards while fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture among students, faculty, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressive culinary experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice, education dining, catering, hospitality, or contract foodservice.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, cost controls, purchasing and inventory management.
• Excellent communication, organization and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on culinary leadership and operational support to independent school dining programs.
• Travel to multiple accounts to support culinary teams and maintain high dining standards.
• Assist with menu execution, staffing, and operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and company standards.
• Support training, coaching and development of culinary team members.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Food safety knowledge

Cost controls

Purchasing

Inventory management

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

CulinArt Sector

Salary: $65,000/Yr-$75,000/Yr

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt's extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

Working as a Float District Chef, you will provide hands-on culinary leadership and operational support to independent school dining programs throughout New England. Based out of either CATS Academy or The Cambridge School of Weston, you will travel to various accounts to support culinary teams, maintain operational excellence, and ensure a consistently outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, and guests.

This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys variety, building relationships, and making an immediate impact. You will work alongside culinary teams, assist with menu execution, support staffing, and operational needs, and help maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service. The Float Chef serves as a trusted regional resource, helping accounts succeed while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support multiple independent school dining accounts throughout MA, CT, ME, VT, and RI.
• Provide hands-on culinary support in food production, service, and daily operations.
• Partner with onsite chefs and culinary teams to maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Assist with menu execution, ordering, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
• Support training, coaching, and development of culinary team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Help implement new culinary programs, seasonal menus, and innovative dining concepts.
• Build positive relationships with clients, students, faculty, and team members.
• Promote an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and contributions are valued.
• Adapt quickly to the unique needs of each location and provide solutions that support operational success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
• Minimum of three years of progressive culinary experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice, education dining, catering, hospitality, or contract foodservice environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and successfully adapt to different teams and environments.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and team-oriented culture.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time throughout the New England region.
• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a best-in-class dining program.

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at CulinArt 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Culinart.pdf

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

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

CulinArt Sector

HILARIA KWAKUMEY

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