Food Service Specialist - IDEA Horizon Vista (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Horizon City, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Specialist at IDEA Horizon Vista ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students. This role involves various kitchen duties such as cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, and extensive kitchen cleaning. Additionally, the specialist monitors students during meal periods, encouraging healthy eating habits and appropriate behavior. IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools, serving over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio. The organization is committed to sending 100% of its graduates to college and fosters a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging.

Requirements

Ability to understand food recipes, safe handling of food and sanitation practices.
Working knowledge of kitchen/food production procedures.
Ability to operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils.
Ability to perform basic math skill.
Works well under pressure in a team setting.
Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, twist.
1+ years of experience in a job that shows physical activity or requires you to be on your feet for multiple hours a day.
Ability to move cafeteria tables daily (due to a shared cafeteria/gymnasium space) and disposal of garbage.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Food Handler’s Permit (City of County)

Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students.
Cut/chop fruits & vegetables.
Follow recipes.
Adhere to established kitchen processes.
Monitor students during meal periods (i.e. monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits & vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.).
Perform kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash).
Possess an interest or passion for working with food.
Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn of food production processes.
Perform all-in-one job tasks: cooking, cleaning, restocking and resetting the kitchen for next day.
Meet the physical demands of the job (lifting, bending, walking, etc.).
Have a basic knowledge of providing service to our customers (students).
Understand how to read and execute recipes.
Handle working with medium to large equipment (i.e. ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.).
Have basic math skills that directly relate to portioning food items in small trays.
Take pride in food that is prepared and served to the students.
Take direction and feedback well.
Adapt quickly to changes, such as being switched from serving food to washing dishes.
Take feedback well, especially during mid-year and end of year.
Self-reflect and be honest with own performance, desire to correct mistakes quickly.
Work around or with an academic calendar.

Benefits

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 plans.
Vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.