Food Service - Huck's Food Service Lead

Huck's Food and Fuel; Orleans (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

A prominent food service company in Indiana is seeking a Food Service Lead. This role entails ensuring the efficient operation of the Food Service Department, managing staff schedules, and maintaining the highest level of quality and customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and customer service skills with a background in food service. Additionally, the position includes responsibilities for inventory management and safety compliance. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the food service department.
• Schedule staff and maintain service standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory and ensure accuracy in bookkeeping.
• Promote loyalty initiatives to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Management skills

Communication

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Job description

Food Service Lead

Every Food Service Lead is responsible for the proper and efficient operation of the Food Service Department within company policy in such a manner as to ensure that the department is profitable and maintains the highest level of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• General Management
  • Ensures the food service department is open and ready for business during all scheduled hours.
  • Schedules associates to meet business demands using a fixed schedule.
  • Provides prompt and courteous service to all customers.
  • Communicates effectively with store associates and management.
  • Follows all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to department operations.
  • Provides a role model of conduct for other associates.
  • Controls variable expenses of the department.
  • Ensures all associates wear proper uniform and provide prompt, courteous customer service.
• Bookkeeping
  • Ensures all paperwork is done accurately and timely.
  • Maintains inventory and loss within company guidelines.
  • Conducts inventories as directed by management.
  • Ensures all associates properly record all hours worked.
• Human Resources
  • Treats all associates with dignity and respect, using proper personnel management techniques.
  • Ensures associates receive breaks.
  • Advise Store Manager of any personnel situations or policy violations affecting store performance.
  • Trains all new associates on proper completion of their job duties.
• Security
  • Ensures all shift procedures are followed.
  • Ensures a safe shopping and working environment.
  • Ensures all safety rules are followed and protective equipment is used.
• Merchandising
  • Ensures current sign program is posted on the correct date.
  • Uses current planograms.
  • Communicates special needs or requests to the Division Manager.
  • Orders merchandise to prevent out‑of‑stock situations and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Maintenance
  • Ensures the food service appearance reflects company expectations and standards.
  • Maintains all display cases and glass in a clean condition.
  • Reports any maintenance problems requiring assistance to the Store Manager.
  • Maintains all food service areas clean and follows sanitation procedures.
• Safety
  • Ensures ladders are properly used.
  • Ensures lifting procedures are followed per company policy.
  • Ensures wet floor signs are used per company policy.
  • Reports accidents promptly to the Store Manager and corporate office.
• Huck’s Bucks Loyalty App
  • Promotes the Huck’s Bucks Loyalty app to customers.
  • Communicates benefits of signing up and using the app.
  • Monitors transactions for potential misuse of points or discounts.
  • Assists customers in signing up and using the app for discounts and redemption.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, ESOP, 401K with match, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a growing company.
• Employee discounts for food and fuel.

The Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities list is incomplete but is the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Huck’s is an equal opportunity employer. At Huck’s we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members 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 classifications protected by law.