Food Service Specialist - IDEA Camp RIO (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNP Food Service Specialist assists with operating a food preparation and service establishment, serving customers, stocking supplies, operating equipment and point-of-sale systems, and maintaining clean work areas. The specialist works under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager and serves food to students and other large groups. The role also involves preparing ingredients, following recipes and kitchen procedures, monitoring students during meals, and completing kitchen cleaning duties. This is a full-time, on-site position at IDEA Camp RIO. There are no supervisory responsibilities and no travel expectations. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $14.38 for 0 years of experience to $16.54, and the role is eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of work experience in a job demonstrating the ability to handle physical activity while on one's feet for multiple hours.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with a partner.
Ability to bend, pull, push, twist, stand, and walk during work.
Ability to obtain a locally recognized manager food safety certification.
Ability to handle intermittent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to perform frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and ladder climbing.
Ability to withstand moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to move and handle mixed weights, including cafeteria tables, carts, and trash cans or bags.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, food safety, and food quality assurance for students.
Provide customer service and interact daily with staff, students, and families.
Operate food service equipment, maintain food service spaces and equipment, and notify the manager of equipment malfunctions.
Perform cafeteria cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash, and moving cafeteria tables and mobile work vending stations.
Load and unload food and non-food products weekly.
Encourage students to participate in the meal program, particularly when they are not eating.
Ensure student meal counts are accurate and completed as meals are delivered.
Ensure reimbursable meals are offered to students.
Ensure meals are ready according to campus schedules for breakfast, lunch, snack, and supper.
Follow recipes and report errors to the Cafeteria Manager.
Follow established processes and procedures, and discuss with the Cafeteria Manager any situations where they cannot be fully followed.
Monitor students during meal periods, including encouraging consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and preventing food sharing.
Cut and chop fruits and vegetables and complete kitchen cleaning duties.

Benefits

Hourly compensation ranging from $14.38 to $16.54.
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff following the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.