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Compass Group USA lists this CHEF - K-12 DINING PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT - WETHERSFIELD SCHOOLS opportunity in wethersfield, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CHEF - K-12 DINING PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT - WETHERSFIELD SCHOOLS
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
Chartwells K12 is hiring a CHEF ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST to support our K12 dining programs across the school district in Wethersfield,CT with nearly 4,000 students. In this role you will be responsible for student engagement, programming schedules and promoting Mood Boost, Global Eats, Student Choice and other marketing/culinary events for our client. In this role you will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service operation focused on K12 programs in school cafeterias.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Provides culinary resources and support.
Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.
Assists with planning and creating menus.
Produces and executes catering events.
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preffered Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
1 to 3 years of culinary management experience.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
Hands-on chef experience is required.
Extensive catering experience is preferred.
High volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
ServSafe Certification is preferred.
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA
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
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
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Personal Leave
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Worksite address
wethersfield, CT, 06129, US
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