Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF III - K12 FOOD SERVICE - WESTPORT, CT

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave

Job Description

Chartwells K12 is a leading food service company dedicated to providing nutritious and appealing meals in K-12 educational settings. With over 16,000 associates serving 4,500 schools across various types of institutions, including large public school districts, private, and charter schools, Chartwells K12 integrates decades of culinary, nutrition, wellness, and operational expertise. The company focuses on creating dining programs that delight students while meeting high standards of health and safety. Chartwells K12 is part of Compass Group USA, a global leader in foodservice management, ensuring employees benefit from a stable work environment, progressive career opportunities, and comprehensive employee assistance programs. Employees... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience
  • three to five years of kitchen management experience
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • ability to train and manage kitchen staff
  • proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • capacity to plan menus and manage inventory
  • excellent communication skills
  • ServSafe certification preferred

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. or equivalent experience
  • three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • experienced with computers
  • to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
  • extensive catering experience a plus
  • high volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable
  • ServSafe certified highly desirable

Job Duties

  • Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
  • train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
  • establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
  • maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
  • comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location