CHEF - K12 FOOD SERVICE - MARYSVILLE, MI

Company: Chartwells K12
Location: Marysville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: CHEF - K12 FOOD SERVICE - MARYSVILLE, MI Salary: $55000 Other Forms of Compensation: Reimbursement for mileage Chartwells 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 www.ChartwellsK12.com. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Job Summary Summary: As a Chef, you will ensure client and customer service satisfaction is attained by providing culinary resources and support. You may be responsible for managing the departments scheduling, discipline, and/or hiring. You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Provides frontline culinary resources and support. Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed. Assists with planning and creating menus. Produces and executes catering events. Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team. Assists with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 1 to 3 years of culinary management experience. Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations. Hands-on chef experience is required. Extensive catering experience is preferred. High volume batch cooking and complex food service operations experience is preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. ServSafe Certification is preferred. Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel. Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred. Apply to Chartwells Schools today! Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass 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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 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 Leave Associates 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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass - usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf Req ID: 1494302 Chartwells K12 SHAHID C IBRAHIM [[req_classification]]

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