FOOD SERVICE LEAD I (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Bellingham, WA is hiring immediately for a Food Service Lead I (Full Time). This on-site role coordinates activities of other food-service staff, ensuring quality service and proper food and beverage presentation in line with safety standards.

You will train employees, schedule work, supervise cash handling, and maintain sanitation and inventory records. The position offers competitive wages up to $28.08 per hour, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in lead/supervisory food service roles.
• Provides quality customer service with attention to detail.
• Oversees preparation and service of food and beverage items in accordance with company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
• Trains employees; assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites work flow.
• Uses proper systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory-cash reports-production records, payroll and time- keeping.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of other food-service employees.
• Creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff and visitors.
• Oversees and participates in food and beverage preparation and service.
• Responds to customer complaints and resolves issues.
• Trains employees and assigns tasks to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards across the facility.

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a FOOD SERVICE LEAD I (FULL TIME) position.
• Address: Fairhaven Commons Dining Hall at WWU 453 E College Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full Time; Shifts may vary with needs of business, more details in interview!
• Requirement: Prior experience in similar lead/supervisory food service roles.
• Pay Range: $23.13 per hour to $28.08 per hour.

Appl ication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due t o the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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Job Summary

Summary: Coordinates activities of other food-service employees. Creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service by providing one-on-one attention to detail.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in accordance with company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
• Ensures timely, efficient meal service; supervises serving of meals.
• Responds to customer complaints in person at the time of the complaint and via email for electronic complaints.
• Trains employees; assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites work flow.
• Uses proper systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory-cash reports-production records, payroll and time- keeping.
• Responsible for proper cash handling as established by the Food Accounting Manual (deposits - petty cash - change funds).
• Orders food and other necessary supplies from approved sources or purveyors.
• Directs and participates in the overall sanitation and safety of the facility and employees in accordance with company standards and government regulations.
• Develops sanitation schedule and ensures food-service employees adhere to the schedule for cleaning of kitchen and dining area and washing of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Help select and orient employees; oversees staff training in areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Bellingham

Nearest Secondary Market: Everett

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