Are you a chef who is tired of working nights and weekends? Are you looking for a new opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience within the culinary field? Do you have an interest in working in a school setting with some catering mixed in? This is the perfect job for you!! We are looking for someone who is high energy, eager to learn, passionate about the food service industry, and has a positive demeanor. This person would be the executive chef's right hand person assisting in caterings on and off site, supplying the Starbuck's Cafe with fresh-baked treats, and filling in from time to time at one of our 9 buildings. If you like variety in your day-to-day schedule, this is exactly what you're looking for. Worried school food service won't satisfy your need to create? Worry no more! This position has plenty of opportunities to be creative from our catering menu, to our scratch-made baked goods, to our homemade-focused high school lunch menu. Our goal is to make the lunch experience more enjoyable by using fresh ingredients and integrating meals that are inspired by different cultures and made from scratch. We're looking for someone who is ready to work and looking to grow with our company. If this all sounds good to you, continue on to read about the benefits of working with us here at Chartwells K12!

• Location: Novi - 25345 Taft Road Novi, MI 48374-2423 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full-time schedule; most days Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 2:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior chef experience and ServSafe certification preferred.
• Perks: Great 401K match, no late nights, no weekends, no holidays, and free meals on shifts!
• Starting pay: $17.00-$20 per hour

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

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 4,300 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.

Job Summary

Summary: Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates, assist in catering events on and off site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1197723

Job Segment: Payroll, Food Service, Kitchen, Chef, Part Time, Finance, Hospitality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Food provided
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Public school

Work Location: In person