Chartwells K12
Chartwells K12

63 Chartwells School Dining Services Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

COOK (PART TIME)

Westfield, NJ · On-site

$20.46/hr

Previous cooking experience in a K12 setting required. * Perks: No working nights, weekends, or ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

HELPER COOK (PART TIME)

Waterford, MI · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ... Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.

Prior cooking experience in a fast paced environment is required. * Perks: Full benefits offered ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Carleton, MI · On-site

$16.50/hr

Prior cooking experience is preferred. * Perks: Willing to train! * Fixed Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Troy, MO · On-site

$16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions. * Location : Lincoln County RIII School ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Kimberly, WI · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Farmington, MN · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Prior cooking and k12 experience is preferred. * Perks: 6 paid holidays, 6 personal days, free ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

COOK (PART TIME)

Newton, KS · On-site

$12.25 - $16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for part time COOK positions. * Location : Newton USD - 308 East 1st ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Some cooking experience * Fixed Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ... Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.

Prior cooking and kitchen experience is required. * Perks: Paid time off! No holidays! * Fixed Pay ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Prior experience cooking for large quantities of people, completing paperwork, and ability to ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

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Chartwells K12 Jobs Information

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.

What are the most popular categories at Chartwells School Dining Services?

PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells K12

Canal Winchester, OH • On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


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

  • We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions.
  • Location: Canal Winchester Local Schools - 300 Washington Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; days may vary, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Perks: Willing to train!
  • Pay Range:  $15.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.
    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1569323.

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg


Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!


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:   Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
  • Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
  • Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
  • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
  • Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.
  • Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
  • Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
  • Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
  • Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
  • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
  • Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.
  • Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
  • Resolves customer concerns.
  • 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf

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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