FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Brookland (AR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is seeking a full-time Food Unit Lead for Brookland Public Schools. The role involves coordinating food service activities, ensuring quality customer service, and overseeing meal preparation.

The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience in food service, be attentive to detail, and adhere to food safety standards. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have previous supervisory food service experience.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of food-service employees.
• Oversee food preparation and service.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory food service experience

Customer service

Food safety and sanitation

Job description

Position Overview

Full‑time Food Unit Lead – Brookland Public Schools – 200 West School Street, Brookland, AR 72417.

Schedule: Full time; days may vary, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM. Detailed schedule provided upon interview.

Pay: $14.00–$18.00 per hour.

Requirement: Previous supervisory food service experience.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Job 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 with 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.
• Helps plan menus.
• Ensures timely, efficient meal service and supervises the 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 workflow.
• 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.
• Helps select and orient employees; oversees staff training in areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work may be paused during school breaks; unpaid temporary layoff periods may occur as business needs dictate.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits:

• 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

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.