FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Food Unit Lead coordinates the activities of food-service employees and creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors. The role oversees and participates in food and beverage preparation and service in accordance with company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control. It also helps plan menus, ensures timely meal service, and responds to customer complaints. The Food Unit Lead trains, assigns, and coordinates employees; prepares work schedules and helps maintain efficient workflow. The role completes required operational reports, handles cash according to company procedures, and orders food and supplies from approved sources. It directs and participates in facility and employee sanitation and safety, develops cleaning schedules, and ensures staff follow them. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position at Heritage Christian in Indianapolis, Indiana. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary. The listed pay range is $17.50 to $22.00 per hour. Free shift meals and uniforms are noted, and free laundering service is available at select locations.
Requirements
- Previous light prep cooking experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Previous inventory experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, one-on-one customer service.
- Oversee and participate in food and beverage preparation and service according to company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety, and portion control.
- Help plan menus.
- Ensure timely and efficient meal service and supervise meal serving.
- Respond to customer complaints in person and by email.
- Train employees and assign and coordinate their work to promote efficiency and quality 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 sanitation schedules and ensure employees follow cleaning and dishwashing schedules.
- Issue written and oral instructions.
- Help select and orient employees and oversee staff training in areas of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free shift meals.
- Uniforms; free laundering service is available at select locations.
- 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 for full-time positions.
- Dental insurance for full-time positions.
- Vision insurance for full-time positions.
- Life Insurance/AD for full-time positions.
- Disability Insurance for full-time positions.
- Commuter Benefits for full-time positions.
- Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions.
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
