FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

School schedule

Major holidays off

Pay increase after probation

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Chartwells K12 is hiring for a full-time Food Unit Lead in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves coordinating food-service staff, planning menus, and ensuring safe, high-quality service.

The position requires prior management experience, a ServSafe Manager Certification, and experience with inventory and ordering. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required; pay is $19.50 per hour with benefits and holiday breaks.

Qualifications

• Requires previous management experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required.
• Experience with inventory and ordering.
• Physical lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of other food-service staff.
• Ensure quality customer service and dining experience.
• Oversee preparation and service of food per standards.
• Plan menus and supervise meal service.
• Train and supervise employees; assign work to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports including inventory and payroll.

Skills

Inventory management

Ordering

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Chartwells K12

• 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

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 .

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)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf 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 (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed 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.