FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

We are hiring immediately for full-time FOOD UNIT LEAD positions. Location: KIPP Newark – 129 Littleton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Fixed Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available. Job Summary Coordinates activities of other food‑service employees. Creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff and visitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides quality customer service with 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. Helps 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 to associates: 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 In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the law, we treat 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. While this post is intended to be accurate, the Company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions as needed. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwells School Dining Services K12