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Chartwells K12

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Sheridan, AR · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Requirement : Previous supervisory experience is required, and K12 food service experience is ... Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits. Both full-time and part-time ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$12/hr

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ... With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small ...

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Do workers at Chartwells School Dining Services get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Does Chartwells School Dining Services pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
66% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

At Chartwells School Dining Services, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
66% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Chartwells School Dining Services?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
64% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Chartwells School Dining Services?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
70% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Chartwells School Dining Services affordable enough for their workers?

Only some people say the health insurance costs are okay.
63% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Chartwells School Dining Services?

Some people get paid time off from work.
53% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 76% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2026.

Do workers at Chartwells School Dining Services worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
43% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2026.

Do Chartwells School Dining Services workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2026.

How easy is it for Chartwells School Dining Services workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
58% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Chartwells School Dining Services?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
66% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do Chartwells School Dining Services managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2026.

Do jobs at Chartwells School Dining Services spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Chartwells School Dining Services?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Is a Chartwells School Dining Services job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
74% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at Chartwells School Dining Services good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
92% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at Chartwells School Dining Services feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at Chartwells School Dining Services get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
70% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Chartwells School Dining Services?

Most people feel stressed here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at Chartwells School Dining Services enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at Chartwells School Dining Services recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Chartwells School Dining Services?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
62% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Chartwells School Dining Services?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 75% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people think Chartwells School Dining Services’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
90% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Chartwells School Dining Services is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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DINING SERVICES MANAGER- K12 Food Operations - SPRINGFIELD, MA

Chartwells K12

Springfield, MA • On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Chartwells School Dining Services rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 236 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 68 rated caterers

Job description

Salary:  $55,000-60,000

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

Chartwells K12 is hiring a Dining Services Manager to oversee multiple K12 schools within our client's ISD in Springfield, MA.  Working for the leadership team, you will be a primary point of contact for the school administrator.  In this key operations role, you will be responsible for foodservice, lead the teams within your assigned zone, and manage the overall operation.  You will provide planning and direction within the assigned schools to achieve operational and financial goals in a dynamic environment, comply with all applicable regulations, maintain strong client relationships, and fulfill our mission to feed kids.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Oversees dining services operations across 8-10 schools within the Springfield school district.
  • Interacts with client and represents Chartwells K12 food services team in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
  • Assists the Dining Director with profit and loss and budgeting as it pertains to your dedicated zone.
  • Adherance to recipe compliance and providing top quality food.
  • Assists in the responsibility for all food service-related activities and be primarily involved in meal services in a school setting, including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities.  
  • Involved in the rollout of new culinary programs in conjunction with the Chartwells K12 marketing and culinary team.
  • Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentation.
  • Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality.
  • Communicates with the culinary department to ensure the food programs reflect the vision of the company.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years of food service management experience.
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
  • Table service and catering experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • Communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Bilingual (Spanish English) HIGHLY PREFERRED
  • Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills with P&L oversight.
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
  • ServSafe Certification is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree 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

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

Req ID:  1566745

Chartwells K12 

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