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FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Unit Lead to coordinate food service operations in a vibrant school environment. This full-time role offers the chance to make a positive impact on students' dining experiences while leading a team to deliver quality service. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial skills and a passion for food service, ensuring that every meal is prepared and served to the highest standards. Join a team committed to enhancing the dining experience for students and creating a healthier future through nutritious meals.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health and Wellness Programs
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

  • Previous food service or managerial experience is required.
  • Must provide quality customer service and oversee food preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates activities of food-service employees to ensure quality service.
  • Oversees food preparation and service, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Trains employees and manages schedules for efficient workflow.

Skills

Food Service Management
Customer Service
Food Safety Standards
Menu Planning

Education

High School Diploma
Food Service Certification

Job description

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  • We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD UNIT LEAD position.
  • Location: FirstLine - 300 North Broad Street #207, New Orleans, LA 70119. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Previous food service or and or managerial experience in food service.
  • Pay Rate: $13.50 per hour.
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Chartwells K12

  • We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD UNIT LEAD position.
  • Location: FirstLine - 300 North Broad Street #207, New Orleans, LA 70119. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Previous food service or and or managerial experience in food service.
  • Pay Rate: $13.50 per hour.
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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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 for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Food and Beverage Services

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