FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

School schedule

Off for major holidays

Pay increase after probation

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is hiring a full-time Food Unit Lead in Indianapolis. The role coordinates a team to run daily food service, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for students and staff.

The position requires prior management experience, a ServSafe Manager Certification, and experience with inventory and ordering. Lifting up to 50 lbs is possible; schedule is mornings with school hours and holidays off.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience required.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required.
• Inventory and ordering experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of other food-service employees to create a positive dining experience for customers, staff and visitors.
• Oversees preparation and service of food and beverages per company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control.
• Plans menus and ensures timely, efficient meal service; supervises serving of meals.
• Responds to customer complaints in person and via email for electronic complaints.
• Trains employees; assigns and coordinates work to promote efficiency and excellence in service.
• Determines work procedures, prepares schedules and expedites workflow.
• Uses daily/weekly/monthly reports (inventory, cash, production, payroll, timekeeping) for operations management.
• Manages cash handling per Food Accounting Manual; handles deposits and change funds.

Skills

Management experience

Inventory management

Food service supervision

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

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

Location: MSD Pike Township - 6801 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedules; Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More details available upon interview.

Requirement: Previous management experience and a ServSafe Manager Certification are required. Previous inventory and ordering experience is required. This position may require lifting upwards of fifty pounds.

Perks: Meal provided! School schedule! Off for major holidays! Pay increase after probation period!

Fixed Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Chartwells K12

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent.

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.

Associates At Chartwells K-12 Are Offered Many Fantastic 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

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates.

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

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.

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 on the Company’s behalf. These periods may be unpaid and considered 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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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 K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.