FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

We are hiring immediately for full‑time FOOD UNIT LEAD positions at Gary Schools Corporation, located at 900 Gerry Street, Gary, IN 46406 (online applications only). Schedule: Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (details provided during interview). Requirements: One year of supervisory experience and at least two years of food service experience. Compensation: $18.00 per hour. Internal employee referral bonus available. Job Summary Coordinates activities of other food‑service employees and creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide quality customer service with attentive one‑on‑one care. Oversee and participate in the preparation and service of food and beverage items according to company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control. Help plan menus. Ensure timely, efficient meal service and supervise the 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 to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service. Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow. Use proper systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory‑cash reports, production records, payroll, and time‑keeping. Handle cash properly as established by the Food Accounting Manual. 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. Develop and ensure adherence to a sanitation schedule for cleaning of kitchen and dining areas, and washing of 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. Benefits Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Voluntary Benefits (including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program) Full‑time positions also offer: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Other Relevant Information Because this position requires service in an educational facility, periods of unpaid temporary layoff may occur during school breaks. Full‑time duties may vary by school year and location. Compliance & Equal Opportunity Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to non‑discriminatory employment practices. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Background screening may be required for certain positions. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwells School Dining Services K12