FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; University City (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a FOOD UNIT LEAD to coordinate activities of food-service staff and ensure a high-quality dining experience for students and staff. The role requires prior food service and cooking experience and offers a full-time schedule, typically 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM in University City, MO.

Responsibilities include supervising preparation and service, managing safety and sanitation, training staff, and handling daily reports and cash handling in a school dining setting.

Qualifications

• Previous food service and cooking experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of other food-service employees to create an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff and visitors.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items according to company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
• Ensures timely, efficient meal service and supervises serving of meals.
• Responds to customer complaints in person and via email for electronic complaints.
• Trains employees and coordinates work to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service.
• Determines work procedures, prepares schedules and expedites workflow.
• Uses proper systems for required daily/weekly/monthly reports (inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll, time-keeping).
• Maintains proper cash handling as established by the Food Accounting Manual.
• Orders food and supplies from approved sources or purveyors.
• Directs sanitation and safety of the facility and employees; develops sanitation schedules.
• Issues written and oral instructions; assists in selecting and orienting employees; oversees staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full timeFOOD UNIT LEAD position.
• Location: University City School District - 7220 Waterman Avenue, University City, MO 63130. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Days may vary, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous food service and cooking experience is required.
• Pay Range: $17.00per hour to$18.50 per hour.
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Diversityof 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.
• 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-12are 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
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• 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 (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.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.