FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Fairland (IN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Fairland, IN is seeking a full-time Food Unit Lead at Triton Central Schools. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Pay range: $19.00–$20.00 per hour. Online applications only.

The role coordinates the activities of other food-service employees, ensuring quality service, sanitation, and accurate reporting while assisting with menu planning and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen management experience is required.
• K-12 kitchen experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities of other food‑service employees and creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors.
• Provides quality customer service with one‑on‑one attention to detail.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items.
• Helps plan menus.
• Ensures timely, efficient meal service; supervises serving of meals.
• Responds to customer complaints in person and via email.
• Trains employees; assigns and coordinates work to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service.
• Determines work procedures, prepares schedules, expedites workflow.
• Uses daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory‑cash reports, production records, payroll and time‑keeping.
• Responsible for proper cash handling as per the Food Accounting Manual.
• Orders food and other supplies from approved sources.
• Directs sanitation and safety of the facility and employees.
• Develops sanitation schedule and enforces cleaning protocols.
• Issues instructions, orients employees, oversees staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen management

K-12 kitchen experience

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time FOOD UNIT LEAD position at Triton Central Schools, located at 4920 West 600 North, Fairland, IN 46126. Online applications only.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (full time). Pay Range: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour.

Requirements: Prior kitchen management experience required; K‑12 kitchen experience preferred.

Internal employee referral bonus available. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Job Summary

Coordinates the activities of other food‑service employees and 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; 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 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.

Benefits for All Positions

• 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 Specific Benefits

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

Compensation transparency and paid time off benefits comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For detailed information, refer to the wage‑transparency PDF: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf. Because the position requires services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the company does not require work (e.g., winter and summer breaks) and such periods are unpaid and considered temporary layoff.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The job post is not necessarily exhaustive; the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.