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Compass Group

FOOD UNIT LEAD

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management, dedicated to providing quality dining experiences across various sectors including education, healthcare, and business. Within its family of brands, Chartwells K-12 focuses specifically on serving school communities by delivering nutritious and appealing meals to students. With more than 16,000 associates working in over 4,300 schools, Chartwells K-12 combines decades of culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability expertise to create custom dining programs that prioritize student health and satisfaction. The company values diversity and inclusion, striving to foster an environment where all team members can succeed and grow. Embarking on a career with... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous food service experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to work full time Monday through Friday with varied hours
  • Willingness to provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and supervise staff
  • Basic computer skills for report and payroll systems
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous food service experience preferred
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to manage and train a team
  • Basic math and cash handling skills
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to operate food service equipment

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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