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Temporary Private Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

CHEF, SOUS (FULL TIME)

Houston, TX · On-site

$52K - $71K/yr

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

CHEF

Granby, MA · On-site

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

CHEF

MO · On-site

$20/hr

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

... and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

In-Country H2B Chef: 2026-2027 Season

CA · On-site

$20.80 - $31/hr

... seeks temporary Chefs to join our culinary team. Sugar Bowl is one of California's most beloved ... private club • You are a skilled culinarian who brings precision, creativity, and passion to ...

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SOUS CHEF (PART TIME)

Chartwells K12

Sparta, MI • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods following approved recipes and production standards.

  • Supervise hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, training, and participating in reviews.

  • Monitor inventory, storage, and product deliveries, and ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and presentation.


Chartwells School Dining Services rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 234 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 68 rated caterers


Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for a part time SOUS CHEF position.
  • Location: Sparta Area Schools - 465 South Union Street, Sparta, MI 49345. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Part time schedule; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Five hour workdays. During the school year. More details upon interview. 
  • Requirement: Previous culinary experience is required. 
  • Fixed Pay Rate:  $20.00 per hour.
    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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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 4,300 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


Summary:   Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food-service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
  • Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
  • Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
  • Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
  • Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Relays relevant information directly to supervisor.
  • Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
  • Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
  • Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Tracks product production, consumption and waste. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

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Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year. 

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.


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