FOOD UNIT LEAD

Columbus, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leading foodservice provider specializing in the healthcare industry, committed to delivering nutritious, high-quality meals designed to support patients, staff, and visitors in healthcare facilities nationwide. With a legacy that spans over 70 years, Morrison Healthcare has established itself as a trusted partner to leading health systems by blending culinary expertise with nutritional science and operational excellence. Employing more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including registered dietitians and executive chefs, Morrison is not only a company focused on food service but also a culture that values caring for people, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating meaningful moments through every meal served. By joining Morrison Healthcare, you become part of a community that aims to empower and uplift each other, take responsibility for commitments, and realize unlimited potential together. This commitment to people and quality foodservice distinguishes Morrison Healthcare in the healthcare foodservice industry.

We are currently hiring for the position of Food Unit Lead at our Piedmont Columbus Midtown location in Columbus, GA. This is a full-time role with a variable schedule that includes weekend shifts. The pay range for the Food Unit Lead position is $16.00 to $19.00 per hour. This position plays a critical leadership role within the food service team by coordinating and overseeing the activities of other food-service employees to ensure an exceptional dining experience. The Food Unit Lead is responsible for upholding the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control to align with Morrison Healthcare’s stringent quality expectations.

In this position, you will engage directly with customers, staff, and visitors to deliver high-quality service through personalized attention to detail. You will contribute to menu planning, supervise meal service, and handle customer complaints promptly, both in person and via electronic communications. The role demands leadership in training employees, scheduling work, and coordinating workflows to maintain an efficient and pleasant dining environment. In addition, you’ll manage daily operational tasks such as cash handling, inventory management, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with sanitation schedules and safety regulations. This role also involves employee orientation, ongoing training, and performance management to maintain a motivated, knowledgeable team committed to excellence in food service.

Morrison Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and various voluntary benefits. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team members through wellness programs, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and healthcare workers by ensuring quality food service in a compassionate environment. If you have a passion for food service leadership and meet the experience requirements, we encourage you to apply and be part of a company that truly values its people and the communities it serves.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of previous food service experience
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
Ability to work full time with a variable schedule including weekends
Strong leadership and management abilities
Good communication skills
Ability to handle cash and complete reports accurately
Ability to oversee food safety and sanitation protocols
Ability to train and manage staff effectively

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of previous food service experience
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in food service
Proven leadership and team management skills
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills for reporting and scheduling

Job Duties

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
Helps plan menus
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