FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•San Jose, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Unit Lead coordinates the activities of food-service employees and helps create an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors. The role oversees and participates in preparing and serving food and beverages in accordance with company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control. It also supports menu planning, efficient meal service, employee training and coordination, purchasing, cash handling, recordkeeping, and facility sanitation. This is a full-time position in San Jose, California, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Previous food unit lead experience is required. The fixed pay rate is $26.50 per hour.

Requirements

  • Previous food unit lead experience is required.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive, one-on-one customer service.
  • Oversee and participate in food and beverage preparation and service, following company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control.
  • Help plan menus.
  • Ensure timely and efficient meal service and supervise meal service.
  • Respond to customer complaints in person and by email.
  • Train employees and assign and coordinate work to promote efficiency and excellent food service.
  • Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
  • Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including inventory, cash, production, payroll, and timekeeping records.
  • Handle cash according to the Food Accounting Manual, including deposits, petty cash, and change funds.
  • Order food and other necessary supplies from approved sources or purveyors.
  • Direct and participate in facility and employee sanitation and safety in accordance with company standards and government regulations.
  • Develop a sanitation schedule and ensure employees follow it for cleaning the kitchen and dining area and washing utensils and equipment.
  • Issue written and oral instructions.
  • Help select and orient employees and 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
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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