SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a full-time Salad/Deli Lead to join our team at a private school in Plano, TX. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform efficiently under pressure while maintaining professionalism and composure. A positive attitude, openness to feedback, and a commitment to excellence in every dish are essential.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Experience managing a high-volume salad and deli station with a wide variety of toppings and scratch-made items, including hummus, pasta salads, crudité, grilled vegetables, composed salads, granola, croutons, and proteins
- Ability to quickly assess daily priorities and follow direction from the Sous Chef and Executive Chef
- Strong multitasking skills, including managing daily production and preparing for upcoming service
- Excellent organization, time management, and a strong sense of urgency and efficiency
- Friendly, team-oriented approach with strong communication and a positive presence in the kitchen and school community
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive work environment
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
- 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Occasional evenings and catering events
Pay Type: $19.00 -$21.00 Hourly
Time Commitment: Full Time
What you'll get:
- Weekly pay.
- Benefits for full-time positions: Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days.
- 401(k) Matching program.
- Paid sick time.
- Ongoing daily paid training.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Uniforms and shoes provided.
- Generous referral program.
- Team Member meal.
- SAGE Perks Team Member discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc.
What you'll do:
- Interact positively with SAGE guests and Team Members.
- Maintain the customer service areas to ensure our guests enjoy amazing dining experiences.
- Prepare assigned menu items in accordance with SAGE recipes.
- Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques (HAACP).
What you'll need:
- Experience as a prep cook or line server in a commercial kitchen preferred.
- Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately.
- Ability to interact with SAGE guests and Team Members in a professional and positive manner and provide service with a smile!
About SAGE
At SAGE, we believe in supporting our Team Members. We foster a team environment with like-minded, passionate people who love to cook. We hire people for their positive attitude and excitement to learn. When you come to SAGE, you have the ability to start at entry level and move your way up, receiving ongoing and comprehensive training along the way to continually improve your skills and expand your knowledge base.
We’re not like other food service providers that may limit your career growth; we want you to thrive and take on more responsibility when you’re ready. More than 60% of our Managers are promoted from within because we value our Team Members’ contributions and believe in supporting their development. Because we serve schools and colleges across North America, there’s also flexibility to transfer to other venues if the need arises.
There’s boundless possibilities with SAGE!
GROW . . .CREATE . . . COLLABORATE
This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/ expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Plano, TX 75093 (Required)
Work Location: In person
