FOOD UNIT LEAD

Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $30.37

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

life insurance/AD&D

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management, known for delivering exceptional dining experiences across various industries including corporate, healthcare, education, and sports and leisure. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, Compass Group operates in numerous countries worldwide, serving millions of customers daily. The company values diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, making it a preferred employer for individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in the foodservice sector. Eurest, a division of Compass Group, specializes in workplace dining services and is recognized worldwide for its standards of service and excellence. Eurest embraces an ownership mindset, leveraging global resources while maintaining a strong local presence to enrich the communities it serves. The company supports a diverse workforce and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates, ensuring a fair and inclusive work environment.

We are currently hiring for the position of Food Unit Lead at the Microsoft campus located at 1045 La Avenida Avenue Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. This full-time role offers a competitive fixed pay rate of $30.37 per hour and features a schedule that may vary with shifts generally from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. The Food Unit Lead plays a pivotal role in coordinating the activities of food-service employees to create an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors. This leadership position requires cooking experience and strong leadership skills, although training is available for the right candidate. The Food Unit Lead ensures that food preparation and service adhere to company standards concerning presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control. In addition to overseeing meal service and responding promptly to customer feedback, the Food Unit Lead assists in menu planning, staff training, scheduling, and maintaining sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and dining areas.

The role also includes financial responsibilities such as handling cash deposits, petty cash, and change funds, as well as ordering food and necessary supplies from approved vendors. The Food Unit Lead must demonstrate an ownership approach by fostering efficiency and excellence among the team to deliver high-quality foodservice operations. Compass Group’s commitment to employee development is reflected in the provision of internal employee referral bonuses and comprehensive benefits packages. Associates at Eurest enjoy numerous benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and paid time off. This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about food service management to join a company that values its people and is dedicated to growth and community impact.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Cooking experience
Leadership experience
Ability to work full time with variable schedules
Strong attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to handle cash responsibly
Willingness to follow sanitation and safety regulations

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Cooking experience required
Leadership experience required
Strong customer service skills
Ability to supervise and train a team effectively
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Basic financial and cash handling skills
Ability to manage inventory and order supplies
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to respond promptly and professionally to customer complaints
Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures

Job Duties

Provide quality customer service by providing one-on-one attention to detail
Oversee and participate in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in accordance with company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control
Help plan menus
Ensure timely, efficient meal service
supervise serving of meals
Respond to customer complaints in person at the time of the complaint and via email for electronic complaints
Train employees
assign and coordinate work of employees to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service
Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite work flow
Use 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)
Order food and other necessary supplies from approved sources or purveyors
Direct and participate in the overall sanitation and safety of the facility and employees in accordance with company standards and government regulations
Develop sanitation schedule and ensure food-service employees adhere to the schedule for cleaning of kitchen and dining area and washing of kitchen utensils and equipment
Issue written and oral instructions
Help select and orient employees
oversee staff training in areas of responsibility
Perform other duties as assigned