FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Morrison Living; Artesia (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Morrison Living is seeking a FOOD UNIT LEAD for full-time and part-time positions at Artesia Christian Home. The role involves coordinating food-service activities, ensuring quality customer service, and supervising staff while maintaining sanitation standards.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of food-service experience. Benefits include retirement plans, health programs, and insurance options.

Open availability is preferred, with a pay range of $21.00 to $22.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prior food-service experience.
• Ability to oversee food service and manage staff efficiently.
• Strong customer service skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of food-service employees.
• Oversees food preparation and service standards.
• Trains and supervises staff to ensure excellent service.
• Maintains sanitation standards and ensures compliance.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Food preparation and service

Training and supervising staff

Sanitation and safety compliance

Menu planning

Job description

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a full‑time and part‑time FOOD UNIT LEAD position at Artesia Christian Home, 11614 East 183rd Street, Artesia, CA 90701. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of prior food‑service experience and offers a pay range of $21.00 to $22.00 per hour. Full‑time and part‑time schedules are available; open availability is preferred.

Job Summary

Coordinates activities of other food‑service employees and creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service with 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 and supervises the 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 workflow.
• Uses proper systems for completion of required daily, weekly and 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.
• Helps select and orient employees and oversees staff training in areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Full‑time positions also offer 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted ongoing until all openings for this position are filled.

Morrison Living maintains a drug‑free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group. 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.