FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

School hours

Major holidays off

Pay raise after probation

Referral bonus

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Indianapolis, IN is hiring a full-time Food Unit Lead to supervise a team of food-service staff during school hours.

You will ensure quality dining experiences, oversee food preparation, sanitation, and compliance with safety standards, and handle inventory, ordering, and reporting. The role requires prior management, ServSafe Manager certification, and physical ability to lift 50+ lbs; pay is $19.50/hour.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience required.
• ServSafe Manager certification required.
• Inventory/ordering experience required; lifting 50+ lbs may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates activities of food-service staff to ensure service quality.
• Ensures safe food handling, sanitation, and portion control per standards.
• Assists in menu planning and oversees timely meal service.
• Trains staff and assigns work to maintain efficiency.
• Manages daily/weekly/monthly reports (inventory, payroll, timekeeping).

Skills

Management experience

ServSafe Manager certification

Inventory & ordering

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD UNIT LEAD positions.
• Location: Pike Township MSD - 6801 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; 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 upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior management, ServSafe Manager certification, inventory/ordering experience is required; this position may require lifting 50+ lbs.
• Perks: Meal provided, school hours and schedule, off for major holidays, and pay increase after probational period.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Job Summary

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

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

• 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)

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

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. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

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.