Cafeteria Food Unit Lead – Training & Growth

Compass Group USA

Darien (CT)

On-site

USD 23,419 - 24,796

Full time

14 days+
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Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Darien, CT is hiring a Food Unit Lead for a full-time, Monday–Friday shift from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Prior cooking experience is required; ServSafe certification and manager experience are preferred.

We offer training and opportunities for internal referrals in a supportive dining program within Chartwells K-12. The role focuses on supervising food-service staff, ensuring quality and timely meal service, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining sanitation and safety

Qualifications

  • Prior cooking experience is required.
  • ServSafe certification is preferred.
  • Manager experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates activities of other food-service employees.
  • Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverages.
  • Responds to customer complaints in person and via email.
  • Trains employees and assigns work to promote efficiency and excellence.
  • Determines work procedures, prepares schedules and expedites workflow.
  • Maintains sanitation standards and manages cash handling per policy.

Skills

Cooking experience
Manager experience
Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Chartwells K-12 in Darien, CT is hiring a Food Unit Lead for a full-time, Monday–Friday shift from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. Prior cooking experience is required; ServSafe certification and manager experience are preferred.

We offer training and opportunities for internal referrals in a supportive dining program within Chartwells K-12. The role focuses on supervising food-service staff, ensuring quality and timely meal service, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining sanitation and safety

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