Assistant Director / Chef - K12 Gainesville ISD, TX

Compass Group•Gainesville, TX

6d•$51,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is ideal for a creative culinarian who enjoys being active in the kitchen while partnering closely with our Director of Dining Services, who is also a chef. You’ll report directly to the Director and have the opportunity to learn and grow by working alongside them day-to-day, while taking the lead on key culinary initiatives, supporting a team of 32 associates, and helping execute approximately 6–7 catering events each month. This opportunity also offers an excellent work-life balance, with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with only very limited needs outside those hours based on the business. If you’re passionate about great food, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on students, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and contribute.

Requirements

Three+ years of progressive management/culinary/kitchen 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

Nice To Haves

A.S. or equivalent experience preferred
Catering experience a plus!
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
ServSafe certified – highly desirable

Responsibilities

Helps to plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Trains staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
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