FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL AND PART TIME)

We are hiring immediately for full‑and part‑time FOOD UNIT LEAD positions. Location: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, with varying hours between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Open availability is preferred for staffing at one of five locations. Pay Range: $20.00–$22.00 per hour. Job Summary: Coordinates activities of other food‑service employees to create an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides quality customer service by giving 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 workflow. 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. Qualifications Experience leading daily operations and supporting staff, ensuring quality service and maintaining food safety standards. Benefits Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for: Opportunities for Training and Development 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 Free employee meals for 5+ hour shifts, paid training, shoes for crews and orientation Full‑time positions additionally offer: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance / AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services