Our associates' experience and knowledge are our greatest asset. Continued positive growth is a necessity and we remain committed to providing our associates access to the best opportunities for career development and advancement.
Location: Hightstown NJ
Job Description:
Want to influence a generation? How about working in a place where you know you make a difference. Try one of our 4000 public and private school locations managed by Chartwells School Dining Services. That’s about 1.6 million young students we provide meals and food service for each day. Eat. Learn. Live exemplifies Chartwells’ promise and philosophy that nourishing students is not only our business; it’s our commitment to the communities in which we serve.
This position is responsible for overseeing the culinary function for a School account. You will manage and lead a team of employees and oversee all safety and sanitation standards at the account. Ensure that all kitchens provide nutritious, safe, eye-appealing and properly flavored foods. You will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
- Manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
- Plan and create nutritious menus.
- Purchase and manage inventory.
- Ensure that all kitchens provide appealing and nutritious food and meet state, federal and district guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Culinary degree preferred.
- Three to five years of culinary management experience.
- Strong leadership skills.
- K-12 culinary experience is preferred.
- Desire to work with an industry leader.
- Knowledge of state and federal food standard guidelines that apply to the K-12 market.
- ServSafe Certification.
Great People. Real Opportunities.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job ID: KR04021546082