Cafeteria Team Lead

M-D Building Products•Oklahoma City, OK

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and coordinate the cafeteria team to ensure efficient food service operations. Guide team members in performing their duties related to food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness standards.

Requirements

3-5 years of cafeteria or food service experience
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Team leadership and conflict resolution abilities
Good motor skills for food preparation and equipment operation
Basic computer skills for inventory and record-keeping
Basic math skills
Good vision required to assist with food preparation

Nice To Haves

1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred
Leadership assessment and food safety certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the cafeteria team in daily operations.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on operational need.s
Provide coaching and mentoring to improve team performance
Create staff schedules and monitor attendance
Assist in the onboarding and training of new team members
Facilitate team meetings to discuss service improvements and address concerns
Coordinate food preparation and ensure timely service
Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards
Implement strategies for efficient utilization of leftovers
Help maintain appropriate inventory levels and initiate orders as needed
Verify deliveries and reconcile orders
Track costs and revenues to assist with budget adherence
Source specialty items as needed for special events or to address shortages
Prepare requisitions for supplies and equipment
Create and update daily menu boards
Ensure cafeteria cleanliness and attractive presentation
Coordinate maintenance services and equipment repairs
Stay informed of food service trends and best practices through professional development
Ensure compliance with health department standards and food safety regulations
Lead team in planning and executing special events and catering services
Recommend improvements to service, equipment, and supplies
Solicit and respond to customer feedback
Implement service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction
Perform other duties as assigned, requiring comparable skills
Accompany health department inspectors during facility inspections
Provide input for budget planning
Maintain professional relationships with all employees and customers

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
On-Site Clinic
Voluntary Life Insurance
Lab Card Program
Group Term Life & AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(K) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Education & Development
Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program)
Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance