FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Canteen North America; Huger (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Canteen North America is seeking a Food Unit Lead in Huger, SC, to coordinate activities of food service employees and provide an excellent dining experience. The role requires previous food and beverage experience and offers full-time shifts from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include managing food preparation, ensuring customer satisfaction, training staff, and maintaining sanitation standards. The position comes with a competitive pay range of $20.00–$25.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous food and beverage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of food‑service employees to create an enjoyable dining experience.
• Provides quality customer service with one‑on‑one attention to detail.
• Oversees and participates in food preparation and service as per company standards.
• Helps plan menus and ensures timely, efficient meal service.
• Trains employees and assigns work to promote efficiency.
• Manages inventory and cash handling according to established protocols.
• Directs sanitation and safety practices in compliance with standards.
• Develops sanitation schedule for kitchen and dining area.

Job description

Food Unit Lead (Full Time)

Coordinates activities of other food‑service employees, creating an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors.

Location

Nucor Steel – 1455 Hagen Avenue, Huger, SC 29450.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, day shift.

Pay Range

$20.00–$25.00 per hour.

Application

Online applications only. Internal employee referral bonus available.

Requirements

• Previous food and beverage experience required.

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

• 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.
• For full‑time positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.