EXECUTIVE CHEF III - K-12 SCHOOLS -SUPPORTING K12 UNITS THROUGHOUT RHODE ISLAND - Compass Group, North America

Chartwells K12









Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF III - K-12 SCHOOLS -SUPPORTING K12 UNITS THROUGHOUT RHODE ISLAND





Salary: $70,000 - $75,000








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.





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Job Summary



The Executive Chef will oversee and enhance culinary operations across K-12 units in Rhode Island. This role involves traveling between campuses to train culinary staff, lead marketing initiatives, drive student engagement, and ensure excellence in food service across Chartwells K-12 school programs.


Key Responsibilities:



+ Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards


+ Directing student engagement and culinary marketing events throughout the K-12 accounts in Rhode Island


+ Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas


+ Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed


+ Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures


+ Performs other duties as assigned






Qualifications:



+ A.S.degree in Culinary Arts


+ 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









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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 Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.