{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d1b475d79dde283bbfe6f2a2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d1b475d79dde283bbfe6f2a2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d1b475d79dde283bbfe6f2a2","title":"EXECUTIVE CHEF","description":"Chartwells K12\nSalary: $65,000-$75,000\nOther Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/company match, PTO\nChartwells 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.\nJob Summary Are you a hands on culinary leader who loves building menus and growing the people who cook them?\nJoin us as the Executive Chef for our premiere K12 school district located in Greeneville, TN . Reporting to the Director, you will own the culinary program across all of our school kitchens, creating menus students look forward to and training the teams who bring them to life.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCreates regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards, with recipes, portioning, and presentation written so any site can follow them.\nLeads menu rollouts and new item launches across all locations, training managers and cooks ahead of time so each kitchen opens the menu the same way.\nTrains kitchen staff in scratch and batch cooking, knife skills, equipment operation, and food safety, coaching hands on in the kitchens where the work happens.\nBuilds strong site level culinary leaders through cross training and clear standards they can turn around and teach to their own teams.\nVisits each kitchen on a regular rhythm to taste the food, check presentation and execution, give feedback in the moment, and share the wins across the district.\nPartners with the Director and school managers on production planning, forecasting, and inventory so every site has what it needs to deliver the menu.\nKeeps each kitchen inspection ready through solid daily routines and clear cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.\nBrings fresh ideas to the program through student taste tests, seasonal specials, and promotions that keep students excited about lunch.\nTakes an active role in department meetings, staff development, and professional programs to stay current on food trends and bring them back to the team.\nPerforms other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree highly desired or equivalent experience in culinary arts.\n5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, (with catering experience preferred).\nProven success in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, with a solid base in institutional and batch cooking.\nHands-on chef experience is critical, accompanied by extensive knowledge of food trends, emphasizing quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.\nProficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and email systems.\nWillingness to actively engage in client satisfaction programs and activities.\nServSafe certification is highly desirable, highlighting a commitment to food safety.\nCompass 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.\nQualified 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.\nChartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\nAssociates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nLife Insurance/ AD\nDisability Insurance\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\nAssociate Shopping Program\nHealth and Wellness Programs\nDiscount Marketplace\nIdentity Theft Protection\nPet Insurance\nCommuter Benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\nPaid Parental Leave\nPersonal Leave\nAssociates 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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.\nhttps://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. 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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.\nJob Summary Are you a hands on culinary leader who loves building menus and growing the people who cook them?\nJoin us as the Executive Chef for our premiere K12 school district located in Greeneville, TN . Reporting to the Director, you will own the culinary program across all of our school kitchens, creating menus students look forward to and training the teams who bring them to life.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCreates regular and specialty menus in line with K12 standards, with recipes, portioning, and presentation written so any site can follow them.\nLeads menu rollouts and new item launches across all locations, training managers and cooks ahead of time so each kitchen opens the menu the same way.\nTrains kitchen staff in scratch and batch cooking, knife skills, equipment operation, and food safety, coaching hands on in the kitchens where the work happens.\nBuilds strong site level culinary leaders through cross training and clear standards they can turn around and teach to their own teams.\nVisits each kitchen on a regular rhythm to taste the food, check presentation and execution, give feedback in the moment, and share the wins across the district.\nPartners with the Director and school managers on production planning, forecasting, and inventory so every site has what it needs to deliver the menu.\nKeeps each kitchen inspection ready through solid daily routines and clear cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.\nBrings fresh ideas to the program through student taste tests, seasonal specials, and promotions that keep students excited about lunch.\nTakes an active role in department meetings, staff development, and professional programs to stay current on food trends and bring them back to the team.\nPerforms other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree highly desired or equivalent experience in culinary arts.\n5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, (with catering experience preferred).\nProven success in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, with a solid base in institutional and batch cooking.\nHands-on chef experience is critical, accompanied by extensive knowledge of food trends, emphasizing quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.\nProficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and email systems.\nWillingness to actively engage in client satisfaction programs and activities.\nServSafe certification is highly desirable, highlighting a commitment to food safety.\nCompass 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.\nQualified 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.\nChartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\nAssociates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nLife Insurance/ AD\nDisability Insurance\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\nAssociate Shopping Program\nHealth and Wellness Programs\nDiscount Marketplace\nIdentity Theft Protection\nPet Insurance\nCommuter Benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\nPaid Parental Leave\nPersonal Leave\nAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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