FOOD UNIT LEAD

ACU Dining OH, located at 1600 Campus Court, Abilene, TX, is a dynamic part of Chartwells Higher Education, one of the leading food-service providers dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences within educational institutions. As a subsidiary of Compass Group, Chartwells Higher Ed emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, and creating engaging food environments on college campuses across the nation. The dining services team at ACU Dining OH is committed to serving not only students but also faculty, staff, and visitors, ensuring that every meal is a moment of enjoyment and convenience. ACU Dining OH fosters a culture of teamwork, development, and excellence, inviting candidates who desire purposeful careers in food service and customer engagement to join their mission.

The Food Unit Lead position at ACU Dining OH offers a full-time role focused on leadership in food service operations. This pivotal role requires the coordination of daily activities within the food-service team, overseeing food preparation, service, sanitation, inventory control, and staff management. The Food Unit Lead is instrumental in creating an enjoyable and efficient dining experience for customers while ensuring compliance with company standards for quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Reporting to leadership, the individual supports menu planning and contributes to the operational success through hands-on involvement and supervisory responsibilities.

This position operates Monday through Friday with hours that may vary and offers competitive pay ranging from $16 to $17 per hour. The role demands prior experience in inventory, people management, and ordering processes to maintain smooth daily operations. The Food Unit Lead is entrusted with cash handling duties, employee scheduling, and training, ensuring that all food-service guidelines and policies are adhered to consistently. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to cultivate leadership skills within a reputable and supportive campus dining environment.

Aside from core operational duties, the Food Unit Lead plays an essential role in responding to customer feedback promptly, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and service quality. Candidates are given access to modern tools and resources such as the One @Work app for instant pay access (Instapay) and can expect an ongoing commitment to training and development from the employer. Prospective team members become part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, with the employer emphasizing equal opportunity regardless of background or identity.

The role also includes responsibilities related to facility sanitation and safety, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness in both kitchen and dining areas. The Food Unit Lead develops cleaning schedules and monitors staff compliance with these protocols, further ensuring the well-being of customers and employees alike. This position offers a professional and engaging work atmosphere, with benefits tailored for both full-time and part-time associates, fostering long-term career growth within the Chartwells Higher Ed family.