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Assistant Director / Chef

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.

We're seeking an inspiring, hands-on Assistant Director / Chef to support the culinary experience for a program serving 2,800+ students across six schools in Gainesville ISD, TX. This role is ideal for a creative culinarian who enjoys being active in the kitchen while partnering closely with our Director of Dining Services, who is also a chef. You'll report directly to the Director and have the opportunity to learn and grow by working alongside them day-to-day, while taking the lead on key culinary initiatives, supporting a team of 32 associates, and helping execute approximately 6–7 catering events each month.

This opportunity also offers an excellent work-life balance, with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with only very limited needs outside those hours based on the business. If you're passionate about great food, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on students, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and contribute.

Key Responsibilities:

• Helps to plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Trains staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience preferred
• Three+ years of progressive management/culinary/kitchen experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Catering experience a plus!
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable