Food Service Specialist - IDEA San Benito (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • San Benito, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Specialist assists with operating a food preparation and service establishment and serves food to students and other customers. The role supports food preparation, food safety, and food quality assurance; serves customers; stocks supplies; operates food service equipment and point-of-sale systems; and maintains clean food service areas. The specialist works under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager and helps serve large groups of students.

The role also involves preparing produce, following recipes and kitchen procedures, monitoring students during meals, encouraging participation in the meal program and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and completing cleaning duties. This is a full-time, on-site position with no travel expectations and no supervisory responsibilities.

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 a work shift.
• Ability to obtain a locally recognized manager food safety certification.

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 and maintain food service spaces and equipment; notify the manager of equipment malfunctions.
• Perform cafeteria cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, and disposing of trash.
• Move cafeteria tables and mobile work vending stations.
• Load and unload food and non-food products weekly.
• Encourage students to participate in the meal program, especially when they are not eating.
• Accurately count student meals as they 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 in which they cannot be fully followed.
• Monitor students during meal periods, including encouraging consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and preventing food sharing.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $14.38 for 0 years of experience to $16.54.
• Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
• Medical plan with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing most costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
• Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, 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 insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed