Executive Chef – Culinary Innovation and Excellence for School Food Service Program- Jacksonville FL Position Available In Duval, Florida

Job Description:

Chartwells K12

Position Title:

Executive Chef – CulinaryInnovation and Excellence for School Food Service Program -Jacksonville FLChartwells K12’s goal is to make sure students leavethe cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by servingfood kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. Withmore than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from largepublic institutions to small charter and private schools,Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education andoperational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness,and sustainability talent. For more information, visit .Thisposition is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus!

Job SummaryAreyou a visionary Executive Chef with high-volume production andR D experience? Chartwells K-12 seeks an innovative culinaryleader to oversee the recipe development and culinary execution of100,000+ meals served daily across 150 Duval Public Schools andproduced in part within the state-of-the-art 70,000 sq. ft.

Nutrition Service Center and in school cafeterias.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team of 2-3 Sous Chefs & 6-7 Food Truck associates in aunionized hourly workforce
• Oversee inventory, invoicing, foodsafety, and QA protocols for large-scale food transportation
• Develop innovative and NSLP compliant menus in partnership with theNutrition Manager
• Lead catering, special events, and food truckoperations
• Provide culinary support and training to schoolcafeteria associates
• Engage in student-driven initiatives, focusgroups, and other marketing and engagement culinary projects

WhatWe’re Looking For:

? R D expertise with experience inlarge-scale food manufacturing? Strong leadership & organizationalskills to drive operational excellence? High-level cateringexperience with a passion for culinary creativity

PreferredQualifications:

A.S. or equivalent experience Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchenmanagement experience, depending upon formal degree ortraining Extensive catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highlydesirable Institutional and batch cooking experiences Hands-on chef experience a must Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with afocus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, andpresentation Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet ServSafe certified – highly desirable Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or Certified Dietary Manager(CDM) certifications are highly desirableApply to ChartwellsSchools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass GroupUSACompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, weare committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairlybased on their abilities, achievements, and experience withoutregard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any otherclassification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be ableto perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorilywith or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer:

this jobpost is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essentialresponsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated withthis position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflectionof the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify orchange the essential functions of the job based on businessnecessity. We will consider for employment all qualifiedapplicants, including those with a criminal history (includingrelevant driving history), in a manner consistent with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws.

Chartwells K-12 maintainsa drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoingbasis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantasticbenefits: 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 LeaveAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/orunpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal,state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland,or to be performed Remotely, for paid time off benefitsinformation. #J-18808-Ljbffr