Food Service Specialist - IDEA Edinburg (26-27)
About The Position
The CNP Food Service Specialist (FSS) is a professional who assists with the operation of a food preparation and service establishment. FSS are tasked to serve customers, stock supplies, equipment operation, maintain clean areas and operate point of sales (POS). Food service specialists work under the supervision of the Cafeteria manager. A food service specialist often serves food for large groups of people, such as students. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cutting/chopping fruits and vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring of students during meal periods (i.e monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.) and kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash).
Requirements
- 1 + years work experience in a job that demonstrates the ability to handle physical activity for multiple hours on feet.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds via solo lift and up to 50 pounds with a partner, bend, pull, push, twist, stand, and walk while on duty or during a work shift.
- Ability to obtain locally-recognized manager food safety certification.
Nice To Haves
- N/A
Responsibilities
- Assist in the food preparation, food safety and food quality assurance for the students.
- Provide customer service and interact with staff, students and family on a daily basis.
- Operate food service equipment and maintain food service spaces and equipment, notify manager of equipment malfunction.
- Assist in various cafeteria cleaning duties to include: sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash, moving cafeteria tables and mobile work vending stations.
- Loading and unloading on a weekly basis of food and non food products.
- Encourage students to participate in our meal program, especially when they are seen not eating.
- Ensure counts of student meals are accurate and performed as the meal is delivered.
- Ensure reimbursable meals are offered to students.
- Ensure meals are ready as per campus meal schedules for breakfast, lunch, snack and supper.
- Follow all recipes and report errors to Cafeteria Manager.
- Follow all established processes and procedures; discuss with Cafeteria Manager situations in which it seems they cannot be followed fully.
Benefits
- Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $14.38 for 0 years of experience and $15.25
- Eligible for a 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 the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
- Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
- Dental and vision plans
- Disability
- Life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
