FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Retirement plan

Associate shopping program

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness,

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Cookeville, TN is hiring a full-time Food Unit Lead. The role coordinates activities of other food-service staff, delivering an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation and service, planning menus, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and training staff. Requires prior food service and leadership experience; schedule may vary with operations.

Qualifications

• Prior food service and leadership experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate staff.
• Familiarity with sanitation, safety and portion control standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of other food-service employees.
• Oversees preparation and service of food and beverages per standards.
• Helps plan menus and ensures timely meal service.
• Supervises serving of meals and maintains quality customer service.
• Responds to customer complaints in person and by email.
• Trains employees and coordinates work to promote efficiency.
• Determines work procedures, schedules and workflow; expedites when needed.
• Maintains daily/weekly/monthly reports (inventory, payroll, time-keeping).
• Ensures proper cash handling as per Food Accounting Manual.
• Orders food and supplies from approved sources.
• Directs sanitation and safety of facility and staff; enforces cleaning schedules.
• Performs staff orientation and ongoing training; delegates duties.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Food service

Sanitation

Menu planning

Inventory management

Cash handling

Staff training

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full-time FOOD UNIT LEAD position.
• Address: Tennessee Tech University - 1000 N. Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN 38505. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: The schedule may vary based on operational needs. More details are available upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior food service and leadership experience preferred.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour.

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 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.
• Helps plan menus.
• 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• 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. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf 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.

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

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.