Executive Chef - Culinary Innovation and Excellence for School Food Service Program- Jacksonville FL

Company: Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Chartwells K12Position Title: Executive Chef - Culinary Innovation and Excellence for School Food Service Program - Jacksonville FLChartwells 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. For more information, visit .This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus!Job SummaryAre you a visionary Executive Chef with high-volume production and R&D experience? Chartwells K-12 seeks an innovative culinary leader to oversee the recipe development and culinary execution of 100,000+ meals served daily across 150 Duval Public Schools and produced 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 a unionized hourly workforce* Oversee inventory, invoicing, food safety, and QA protocols for large-scale food transportation* Develop innovative and NSLP compliant menus in partnership with the Nutrition Manager* Lead catering, special events, and food truck operations* Provide culinary support and training to school cafeteria associates* Engage in student-driven initiatives, focus groups, and other marketing and engagement culinary projectsWhat We're Looking For:? R&D expertise with experience in large-scale food manufacturing? Strong leadership & organizational skills to drive operational excellence? High-level catering experience with a passion for culinary creativityPreferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• 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 Chartwells Schools today!Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USACompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits:
  • 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/or unpaid 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 benefits information.
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