FOOD UNIT LEAD (PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring immediately for a Food Unit Lead at San Jose, CA. The role coordinates activities of food-service staff and ensures a high-quality dining experience for customers and staff. You will supervise food preparation, service, and safety, while training employees and managing schedules.

The position offers fulltime hours with competitive wages and benefits. Previous experience in food service leadership is highly preferred, and a strong focus on customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food-service or food-unit leadership preferred.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage staff and workflows efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of food-service staff to create a quality dining experience.
• Supervise preparation and service of food and beverages per company standards.
• Ensure timely meal service and handle customer complaints promptly.
• Train and assign tasks to employees; develop work schedules.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports including inventory and payroll.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Food preparation

Cash handling

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a FOOD UNIT LEAD position.
• Address: One Washington Square. San Jose, CA 95192 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Requirement: Previous experience highly preferred.
• Pay Range: $23.00 per hour to$25.00 per hour.

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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.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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 may 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Nearest Major Market: San Jose

Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto

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