CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Big Rock Township, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells K12 is hiring a full-time Chef at Pulaski County Special School District in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Chef directs, coordinates, and evaluates kitchen, food production, and food-service associates. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, either 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. The fixed pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Online applications are accepted only. The role involves supervising and participating in food preparation, cooking, and service; maintaining food quality, presentation, portion control, serving temperatures, sanitation, and customer-service standards; and managing hourly kitchen associates. The Chef also monitors food use and inventory, receives and inspects supplies, helps develop recipes and menus, and performs other duties as assigned. Because the work is in an educational facility, there may be periods during school breaks when work is not required and those periods are unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Prior culinary experience, such as food preparation, plating dishes, and kitchen operations, is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in culinary work, including food preparation, plating dishes, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the activities of cooks and other associates preparing, cooking, and serving food.
Ensure food-handling, sanitation, and customer-service standards are met.
Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and production, delivery, and service schedules; serve meals or prepare them for delivery.
Ensure proper food presentation, quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
Track food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase products.
Receive and inspect products and supplies for quality and quantity and maintain appropriate inventory.
Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; clean workstations and display equipment and keep them free of debris during meal service.
Help select and develop recipes and menus.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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 the Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws