FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,485; 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

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring a full-time Food Unit Lead at American Leadership Academy in Gilbert, AZ. This position involves coordinating food-service activities to create an enjoyable dining experience for customers.

Key responsibilities include providing customer service, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Preferred candidates have some food handling experience but training will be provided.

Competitive pay, benefits, and an internal referral bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous food handling experience preferred but not required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of other food-service employees.
• Provide quality customer service by attending to detail.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and service of food and beverage items.

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time FOOD UNIT LEAD positions.

Location: American Leadership Academy – 1010 South Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Monday‑through‑Friday, full‑time; hours may vary (details available upon interview).

Previous food handling experience is preferred but not required.

Pay Range: $16.00–$18.50 per hour.

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

• Provide quality customer service by attending to detail one‑on‑one.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in accordance with company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control.
• Help plan menus.
• Ensure timely, efficient meal service; supervise serving of meals.
• Respond to customer complaints in person at the time of the complaint and via email for electronic complaints.
• Train employees; assign and coordinate work of employees to promote efficiency and excellence.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Use proper systems for the 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).
• Order food and other necessary supplies from approved sources or purveyors.
• Direct and participate in the overall sanitation and safety of the facility and employees in accordance with company standards and government regulations.
• Develop sanitation schedule and ensure food‑service employees adhere to the schedule for cleaning of kitchen and dining area and washing of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Issue written and oral instructions.
• Help select and orient employees; oversee staff training in areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Previous food handling experience preferred but not required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly without regard to protected classifications. All applicants and associates are evaluated based on abilities, achievements, and experience. The position may require a Florida Level 2 background screening; details available at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.