K-12 Executive Chef | Hands-on Leader (Day Shift)

Compass Group USA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Chartwells K12, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Executive Chef for Muskegon Public Schools to lead a seven-school dining program serving ~3,200 students. You will oversee 47 union staff, drive scratch cooking, and expand catering initiatives in a daytime schedule with occasional events.

Responsibilities include menu development, ordering, inventory, allergen oversight, and financial management, with strong emphasis on computer proficiency and reporting. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards and guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Manages inventory and verifies availability of vital products.
• Ensures health and sanitation compliance through audits and procedures.
• Participates in meetings and staff development activities to stay current.
• Performs other duties to support dining service operations.

Skills

Kitchen management (high‑volume)

Catering operations

Food safety

Team leadership

Budget and cost control

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Chartwells K12, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Executive Chef for Muskegon Public Schools to lead a seven-school dining program serving ~3,200 students. You will oversee 47 union staff, drive scratch cooking, and expand catering initiatives in a daytime schedule with occasional events.

Responsibilities include menu development, ordering, inventory, allergen oversight, and financial management, with strong emphasis on computer proficiency and reporting. Competitive benefits included.