Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring: CHEF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CHEF positions. Location: New Fairfield Public Schools - 54 Gilliotti Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time and part time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview. Requirement: Prior culinary experience is required. Fixed Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Job Summary

Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

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.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• 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.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• 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.

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 Choice Auto and Home Program

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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.