School Kitchen Specialist

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a food service associate to prepare meals for students in accordance with federal, state and district guidelines. You will follow standardized recipes, portion meals, and ensure meals are served hot and appealing.

The role emphasizes safety, HACCP compliance, cleanliness, and teamwork. Training and ongoing safety meetings are provided, and a range of benefits is offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes and schedules.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe food handling per HACCP.
• Assists in ordering and receiving of supplies.
• Ensures proper serving temperatures and portion control.
• Participates in safety meetings and follows company policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items following recipes and timelines.
• Serves meals with correct portions and temperatures.
• Cleans kitchen and stores waste per safety procedures.
• Maintains refrigerators and storerooms; ensures proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Reports maintenance or safety issues to supervisor promptly.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Adheres to HACCP standards and company policies.

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a food service associate to prepare meals for students in accordance with federal, state and district guidelines. You will follow standardized recipes, portion meals, and ensure meals are served hot and appealing.

The role emphasizes safety, HACCP compliance, cleanliness, and teamwork. Training and ongoing safety meetings are provided, and a range of benefits is offered to eligible employees.