Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Medical (full-time)
Dental (full-time)
Vision (full-time)
Life insurance/AD (full-time)
Disability insurance (Full-Time)
Commuter benefits (full-time)
Employee assistance program (full-time)
Flexible spending accounts (full-time)
Job Description
Chartwells K12 is a leading foodservice provider specializing in creating customized dining programs for K-12 schools across the United States. With over 16,000 associates serving in more than 4,300 schools, ranging from large public districts to small charter and private institutions, Chartwells K12 is driven by a mission to enhance the cafeteria experience by ensuring students leave happier and healthier. The company is renowned for integrating food, education, and operational excellence, supported by top-notch culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability expertise. Chartwells K12 focuses on providing meals kids love, combined with a commitment to nutrition and food safety standards. This is... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prior culinary experience preferred but not required
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods
- Availability for flexible full-time or part-time schedules
- Willingness to undergo training and comply with safety standards
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to personal and workplace safety
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior culinary experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
- Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training
- Basic math skills for portioning and record keeping
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen environment
Job Duties
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
- Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
- Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
- Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
- Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
- Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
- Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
- Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
- Attends in-service and safety meetings
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
- Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
- follows HACCP standards
- Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
- Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to use of safety gloves and equipment and slip-resistant shoes
- Follows proper lifting techniques
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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