KITCHEN SUPERVISOR / MANAGER - Billings Public Schools, MT

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is seeking an Operations Kitchen Supervisor to support Billings Public Schools by overseeing a production kitchen and multiple satellite ship-out locations, ensuring timely preparation and service of nutritious meals for 34 schools and 16,000+ students.

The role leads a hands-on team of up to eight Food Service Workers, managing food orders, inventory, production schedules, and sanitation compliance, while occasionally supporting catering events.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, or comparable experience preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills.
• Communication skills both written and verbal and ability to communicate with management, client, customer and associate levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production kitchen with satellite ship-out locations to ensure timely preparation and service of high-quality meals.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, production schedules, and compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Lead and develop a team of up to eight Food Service Workers within the site, fostering a positive, accountable culture.
• Ensure optimal customer service and client satisfaction while meeting cost and quality expectations.
• Assist with cashiering responsibilities and cash handling as needed.

Skills

Associate's Degree

Experience 3+ years

Supervisory/Leadership

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Chartwells K12

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, dental and 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

Billings Public Schools is seeking an Operations Kitchen Supervisor to help support dining operations that serve 34 schools with more than 16,000 K-12 students enrolled. Reporting directly to the Resident District Manager, this role oversees a production kitchen with multiple satellite school ship-out locations, ensuring the timely preparation, distribution, and service of high-quality meals. The Secondary Kitchen Supervisor will work from one of the elementary schools and assist in managing food ordering, inventory, production schedules, and compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations while occasionally supporting catering functions and special events. This position may also assist with cashiering responsibilities and cash handling as needed.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, people-focused leader who can effectively supervise and develop a team of up to eight Food Service Workers within their assigned school site. As a member of the district management team, this individual must be able to lead, coach, and work with employees at an elevated level while fostering a positive, accountable, and service-focused culture. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances operational excellence with strong relationship-building skills, and is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience for students, staff, and the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures optimal customer service and client satisfaction
• Provides cost effective management that meets and exceeds stated expectations
• Assists in the responsibility for all operational activities including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities
• Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, or comparable experience preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills.
• Communication skills both written and verbal and ability to communicate with management, client, customer and associate levels.
• The ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, sense of urgency, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

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 InsuranceCommuter 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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