Food Service Server Manager

Gourmet Gorilla Inc.,; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gourmet Gorilla Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Food Service Server Manager to oversee breakfast and lunch service in schools. You will lead a team, manage food prep, ensure quality and safety, and maintain timely service.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, ability to lift 50 lbs, and basic food handler knowledge; ServSafe certification is a plus but not required upfront. Weekdays, consistent schedule, opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Leads and guides a team.
• Knowledge of cooking and food prep.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to read/write and follow documentation.

Responsibilities

• Basic food prep for service.
• Portioning a variety of food items.
• Prepare meals for service at schools.
• Ensure food quality from delivery to presentation.
• Be punctual and follow attendance policy.
• Set up and break down breakfast and lunch lines.
• Inform students of scheduled menu items.
• Collect and relay student feedback to management.
• Identify and communicate concerns affecting food safety or quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Cooking knowledge

Food safety

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading/writing basics

Job description

Food Service Server Manager

Management Team | Chicago, IL | Full Time | From $17.05 to $18.00 per hour

Gourmet Gorilla's mission is to strive for a sustainable future for children by providing local and sustainable school meals and healthier eating options!

Job Responsibilities:

• Basic food prep

• Portioning a variety of food items

• Preparing meals for service at schools

• Ensure food quality standards are followed from delivery to re-therm to presentation of the final product, in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service

• Committed to being punctual, adhering to the time and attendance policy

• Set up and break down of breakfast and lunch line layout

• Keep students informed of the scheduled menu and new items

• Receive student customer feedback, (food quality, likes and dislikes) and communicate information to management

• Able to identify and effectively communicate any concerns while being solution oriented with issues that may affect food safety, quality and or the student customer experience.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lead and guide a team

• Knowledgeable in cooking

• Superior attention to detail required

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements

• Positive attitude, reliable, and flexible

• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs

• Strong communication skills

• Taking proper temperatures of meals and record keeping

• Ability to read, write, count and comprehend standard documentation.

• Manager SERV Safe certification is a plus, but not required upfront; the selected candidate must obtain it before their 90 day probation is complete. However, basic Food Handlers required by first day of work.

Job Details:

• Part-time and Full-time positions available, Monday through Friday. No Weekends!

Gourmet Gorilla is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires background checks. Candidates will be required to show proof of right to work. We are looking for professional, mature, committed employees.