Food Unit Lead; On Call

FOOD UNIT LEAD (ON CALL) – Chartwells School Dining Services K12

Location: Orinda Union School District – 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda, CA 94563.
Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: On‑call schedule, Monday–Friday 6:00 am–2:00 pm (details upon interview).

Pay Range: $22.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements: Previous cooking or food service experience required.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus available.

Job Summary

Coordinates activities of food‑service employees and creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service by giving 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, and 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.
• Helps select and orient employees; oversees staff training in areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits (both full‑time and part‑time)

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto & Home programs)

Full‑time only benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable law. For positions in Washington, Maryland, or remote, see

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates regardless of protected class. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations. The posting is not exhaustive; the company reserves rights to modify duties.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.

We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal history, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.