ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Food Services - Lansing Public School District, Lansing, MI

Job Description

Job Description

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

Job Summary

Administrative Assistant – Food Service Department
Lansing Public School District | Lansing, MI
Chartwells | Compass Group USA

The Administrative Assistant supports the Food Service Department within Lansing School District. This role works closely with Chartwells (Compass Group USA) and provides administrative support to the Resident District Manager and management team. The position helps ensure efficient daily operations through strong organization, communication, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Resident District Manager and food service leadership team
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
• Prepare and maintain reports, spreadsheets, and documents
• Assist with data entry, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and assist with general inquiries
• Support onboarding paperwork, timekeeping, and other administrative processes
• Maintain organized filing systems
• Coordinate communication between school sites, staff, and leadership
• Assist with special projects and departmental needs as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of related administrative assistance experience in a fast-paced organization is required
• Proficient computer skills

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

- usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Req ID: 1539932

Chartwells K12

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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