Chartwells K12 Position Title: DISTRICT CHEF I - K12 FOOD SERVICE - ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT, MISSOURI 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. Job Summary Working as a District Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for the multiple campuses for the St. Louis K-12 public school district. You will support a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the culinary operations for this school district. Key Responsibilities: + Supports the culinary production and operations for a multi-unit school district. + Teaches, trains and mentors chefs + Responsible for driving innovation in all accounts + Helps chefs manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account + Teaches Chefs how to plan and create all menus + Shows chefs in the region how to purchase and manage inventory + Will bring up the skill level of chefs in the region + Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team + Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience + Provides training programs to assure consistent, high quality food Preferred Qualifications: + Culinary degree preferred + A minimum of five years of culinary management experience is required + At least two years of multi-site culinary management experience is required + High volume production and catering experience is essential + Previous experience managing cost controls + Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company Apply to Chartwells Schools today! Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-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)