LEAD FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA, through Chartwells K-12, is hiring a Lead Food Service Worker for South Windsor Public Schools in Connecticut. This full-time role on a Monday–Friday schedule supports staff, ensures food quality and safety, and coordinates cafe operations within an educational facility.

The position offers benefits typical for full-time roles, with opportunities to oversee daily operations and contribute to student dining experiences at scale.

Qualifications

• Prior experience overseeing daily cafe operations.
• Experience supporting staff and maintaining service quality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation and service of food and beverages while meeting HACCP and safety standards.
• Expedites workflow to ensure efficient meal service across service areas.
• Directs sanitation and safety of facility and staff per regulations.
• Monitors productivity and manages breaks; communicates performance issues.
• Onboards and trains associates; conducts pre-service meetings.
• Handles cash and completes reports including inventory and production records.
• Responds to customer needs and resolves concerns.
• Assists in menu planning and ordering using company systems.

Skills

Cafe operations oversight

Staff support

Food safety standards

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time LEAD FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions.
• Location: South Windsor Public Schools - 1737 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday; hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior experience overseeing daily cafe operations, supporting staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards.
• Pay Range: $18.50per hour to$19.00 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: Assists the Manager on Duty with the coordination of activities of associates within the department while maintaining the highest standards and levels of customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees, monitors and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items while adhering to company food standards for presentation, sanitation and safety while meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines; ensures portion control.
• Follows work procedures and expedites workflow to ensure efficient meal service to all service areas.
• Directs and participates in the overall sanitation and safety of the facility and associates in accordance with company standards and government regulations.
• Oversees the productivity and breaks of associates and communicates performance issues to management.
• Helps onboard and train associates; may conduct pre-service meetings.
• Properly handles cash; completes daily, weekly and monthly reports, including weekly inventory, cash reports and production records.
• Responds to customer needs and requests; resolves customer concerns.
• Assists in menu planning and ordering procedures using appropriate company programs and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Chartwells K-12are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits 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)

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.