Part-Time Food Service Specialist - IDEA Converse (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Converse, TX

4d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Food Service Specialist assists with the operation of a food preparation and service establishment, serving customers, stocking supplies, operating equipment and point-of-sale systems, and maintaining clean work areas. The role supports meal service for students and works under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager. Duties include food preparation such as cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables, following recipes and kitchen processes, monitoring students during meal periods, and cleaning the kitchen and cafeteria.

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 shifts.
• 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, maintain food service spaces and equipment, and notify the manager of equipment malfunctions.
• Perform cafeteria cleaning, 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 situations where they cannot be followed fully.
• Serve food, stock supplies, and operate point-of-sale systems.
• Monitor student behavior during meal periods and encourage consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and prevent food sharing.

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff, depending 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.
• Vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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