Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K, PTO
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.
Executive Chef
Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA
Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join the culinary leadership team supporting the Fort Worth ISD account as part of the Chartwells K12 | Compass Group USA organization. In this role, you will leverage your culinary expertise to help deliver high‑quality, student‑focused meals that align with nutrition standards and NSLP requirements. As one of three Executive Chefs on the account, this position plays a key role in driving food quality, consistency, and innovation while collaborating closely with peers who provide campus‑level culinary support across the district.
Reporting to a Senior Director of Dining Services, the Executive Chef provides hands‑on, boots‑on‑the‑ground culinary leadership, spending significant time in schools to ensure menu compliance, recipe adherence, proper cooking techniques, and strict HACCP and food safety standards. You will coach and develop culinary and site teams, partner with Directors of Dining Services and your fellow Executive Chefs, and support the consistent execution of district‑wide culinary programs across this large, high‑visibility account—playing an important role in fulfilling our mission to feed kids well.
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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.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Chartwells K12
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