FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice management, operates through its diverse divisions to serve a variety of industries, focusing on delivering exceptional dining experiences and operational excellence. One of its key subsidiaries, Chartwells K12, specializes in providing customized dining solutions to educational institutions, aiming to nourish students and promote healthier eating habits in schools. With over 16,000 associates serving 4,300 schools ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is recognized for blending culinary innovation with nutrition, wellness, and sustainability practices. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating positive community impact by ensuring students receive food they love while supporting their growth and development.

The Food Service Worker position at Nixa School District, located at 301 South Main Street, Nixa, MO 65714, offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the student dining experience. The company is currently hiring for both full-time and part-time roles, with schedules varying to accommodate different availability. Part-time shifts typically run from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, while full-time shifts may start as early as 6:00 am or 8:00 am till 2:00 pm, with final scheduling details discussed during the interview process. This role provides a steady hourly wage of $15.00, along with paid holidays after 90 days of employment, reflecting the company’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding employee dedication. Furthermore, an internal employee referral bonus program is available, motivating team collaboration and participation.

As a Food Service Worker, your primary responsibilities include preparing, presenting, and serving food in a school cafeteria environment. You will be involved in essential food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables, ensuring that ingredients meet quality and safety standards. Accurate weighing and measuring of ingredients are critical parts of the role to maintain recipe and portion consistency. You'll be required to adhere strictly to food safety guidelines related to storing, wrapping, dating, and rotating food items to maintain freshness and compliance with health regulations.

This position also involves physical duties like transporting pans, trays, and kettles in accordance with safety protocols, maintaining a clean and organized workspace by sanitizing cooking areas, equipment, and utensils, and distributing supplies and portable equipment efficiently. You will use approved recipes and production standards designed to ensure proper food quality, correct serving temperatures, and standard portion controls, all contributing to outstanding foodservice. Engaging with customers in a friendly and efficient manner, addressing their concerns, and following company service standards reinforces the role’s emphasis on excellent customer service and teamwork.

Chartwells K12 emphasizes compliance with sanitation and safety requirements to provide a safe and healthy environment for both employees and students. The company also appreciates that associates may assume additional duties as assigned to meet the evolving operational needs. Both full-time and part-time team members benefit from a variety of programs including retirement plans, associate shopping privileges, health and wellness initiatives, and access to voluntary benefits like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. Full-time personnel enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. Moreover, the organization maintains its commitment to equity by ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations for those qualified for the role.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food service and community impact, particularly those with previous kitchen experience or a willingness to learn in a supportive setting. Working at Chartwells K12 means contributing to a mission that prioritizes student health, happiness, and nutritional education while gaining valuable skills in food preparation, safety practices, and customer service within an established and reputable foodservice management company.