Food Service Specialist - IDEA Weslaco Pike (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Specialist (FSS) assists with operating a food preparation and service establishment under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager. The role serves customers, stocks supplies, operates equipment and point-of-sale systems, and maintains clean work and dining areas. Food is prepared and served to students and other large groups, following recipes and established kitchen processes. The specialist also monitors students during meal periods, encourages healthy food choices and participation in the meal program, and supports accurate meal counts and service of reimbursable meals. This is a full-time, on-site position at IDEA Weslaco Pike with no travel. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $14.38 for 0 years of experience to $16.54, and the role is eligible for a team-performance and goal-attainment bonus.

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.
Ability to perform intermittent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, and climb a ladder.
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 daily customer service and interact 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, 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.
Accurately count student meals 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 situations in which they cannot be fully followed.
Cut and chop fruits and vegetables, serve food, stock supplies, and operate point-of-sale systems.
Monitor students during meal periods for appropriate behavior, food sharing, and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Benefits

Hourly compensation of $14.38 to $16.54, depending on experience.
Eligibility for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse or domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to 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 and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, plus other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.