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Chartwells K12 Other Forms of Compensation: 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 Job Summary Muskegon Public Schools is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its Ku201112 dining program across seven schools in an urban Michigan district serving approximately 3,200 students. The district serves a diverse, highu2011need population and provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, catering, and meals for GSRP and Head Start programs. This longu2011tenured, stable account is ideal for a handsu2011on chef who is passionate about serving communities in need, expanding scratch cooking (including use of a smoker), training teams, and giving back. Strong computer skills and attention to detail are important. The Executive Chef will be highly visible across the district, supporting Chartwells signature programs while building strong relationships with school and district partners. Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, the role collaborates with an Assistant Director and leads up to 47 frontline associates, overseeing daily operations and would love to build and grow the $80K in annual catering revenue. This peopleu2011first leadership position offers a primarily daytime Ku201112 schedule with only occasional nights or weekends for special events. Key Responsibilities: u2022 Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines u2022 Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality u2022 Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards u2022 Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned u2022 Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed u2022 Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products u2022 Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits u2022 Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting u2022 Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate Preferred Qualifications: u2022 A.S. or equivalent experience u2022 Minimum of three years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training u2022 Extensive catering experience a plus u2022 Union experience a plus u2022 High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable u2022 Institutional and batch cooking experiences u2022 Hands-on chef experience a must u2022 Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation u2022 Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet u2022 ServSafe certified - highly desirable Apply to Chartwells Schools today _Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( 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 Angelesu2019 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) + Paid Parental Leave + 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. ( Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Req ID: 1514705 Chartwells K12 KRISTEN STROHMYER [[req_classification]]