FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Training and Development

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a full-time Food Unit Lead in Coral Gables, FL. The role coordinates activities of other food-service staff, ensures quality service, and supervises meal preparation and service according to company standards.

The position requires food service experience and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule includes days, nights, and weekends with ongoing applications accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• Food service experience is required.
• Ability to provide quality customer service with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service by giving one-on-one attention to detail.
• Oversees preparation and service of food and beverage items per company standards.
• Helps plan menus and ensures timely, efficient meal service; supervises serving of meals.
• Trains employees and coordinates work to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service.
• Maintains proper cash handling and completes required reports (inventory, payroll, timekeeping).

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: University of Miami - 1233 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

• We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD UNIT LEAD positions.
• Address: University of Miami - 1233 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary, night and weekend shifts available. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Food service experience is required.
• Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour.

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.

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.

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.