Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.75 - $18.75
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Chartwells K12, a division of Compass Group, is a leading foodservice provider dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for students across thousands of schools in the United States. With a focus on delivering nutritious, appealing meals and custom dining programs, Chartwells K12 serves more than 4,300 schools with a network of over 16,000 associates. The company's expertise spans decades and includes top talent in culinary arts, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability, all aimed at ensuring students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than when they arrived. Chartwells K12 values diversity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering an environment where employees can thrive professionally while making a positive impact in their communities.
The Food Unit Lead position at Nixa Public Schools in Nixa, Missouri, is a full-time role offering competitive pay ranging from $16.50 to $18.00 per hour. The schedule is typically during the daytime, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with variations depending on operational needs. This role is ideal for individuals with prior supervisory and food service experience who are eager to lead and coordinate food service activities within an educational setting. New hires are welcomed with a $250 bonus, split into payments after 30 and 60 days, along with an internal employee referral bonus, making this an attractive opportunity for motivated professionals.
As a Food Unit Lead, you will be instrumental in creating an enjoyable and efficient dining experience for students, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include overseeing food preparation and service, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing the work schedules and training of food service employees. You will also handle administrative tasks such as inventory management, payroll, cash handling, and food ordering, maintaining smooth operations throughout the service day.
This position requires excellent leadership and communication skills to respond promptly to customer feedback, address concerns, and drive continuous improvement in food quality and service. By leading with a focus on detail and customer satisfaction, the Food Unit Lead plays a critical role in upholding Chartwells K12's high standards and commitment to nutritious, high-quality school meals. Additionally, Chartwells K12 offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being, including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Working with Chartwells K12 means joining a company committed to equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace, dedicated to fair treatment regardless of background, and supportive of career development in a positive work environment. This role, based in an educational facility, aligns with the company's mission to positively impact student health through superior food service leadership and operational excellence.
The Food Unit Lead position at Nixa Public Schools in Nixa, Missouri, is a full-time role offering competitive pay ranging from $16.50 to $18.00 per hour. The schedule is typically during the daytime, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with variations depending on operational needs. This role is ideal for individuals with prior supervisory and food service experience who are eager to lead and coordinate food service activities within an educational setting. New hires are welcomed with a $250 bonus, split into payments after 30 and 60 days, along with an internal employee referral bonus, making this an attractive opportunity for motivated professionals.
As a Food Unit Lead, you will be instrumental in creating an enjoyable and efficient dining experience for students, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include overseeing food preparation and service, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing the work schedules and training of food service employees. You will also handle administrative tasks such as inventory management, payroll, cash handling, and food ordering, maintaining smooth operations throughout the service day.
This position requires excellent leadership and communication skills to respond promptly to customer feedback, address concerns, and drive continuous improvement in food quality and service. By leading with a focus on detail and customer satisfaction, the Food Unit Lead plays a critical role in upholding Chartwells K12's high standards and commitment to nutritious, high-quality school meals. Additionally, Chartwells K12 offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being, including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Working with Chartwells K12 means joining a company committed to equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace, dedicated to fair treatment regardless of background, and supportive of career development in a positive work environment. This role, based in an educational facility, aligns with the company's mission to positively impact student health through superior food service leadership and operational excellence.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior supervisory and food service experience preferred
- Ability to work full time schedules with varying days
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to respond professionally to customer complaints
- Basic computer proficiency
- Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with food service
- Ability to handle cash responsibly
- Must adhere to sanitation and safety standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in food service or related field
- Ability to manage and lead a team
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations
- Familiarity with inventory and cash handling procedures
- 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 and via email
- 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
- 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
- Helps select and orient employees
- oversees staff training in areas of responsibility
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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