FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Food Unit Lead Chartwells K12 is hiring immediately for a full‑time Food Unit Lead position. This role will coordinate activities of other food‑service employees and create an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors. Location Gary Schools Corporation, 900 Gerry Street, Gary, IN 46406. Schedule Full‑time schedules: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Additional details will be provided during interview. Compensation Fixed Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour. Internal employee referral bonus is available. Requirements One year of supervisory experience. Two years of food service experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides quality customer service by offering 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. 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. Benefits Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following 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 provide additional benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Due to the nature of work in an educational facility, there may be periods of unpaid temporary layoff during school breaks. Equal Opportunity Statement Chartwells K-12 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. Disclaimer Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements, and the Company reserves the right to modify or change job functions. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Additional Information All applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug‑free workplace. For wage transparency information: #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwellsschools