Food Service Specialist - IDEA Burke (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • San Antonio, TX

1d • 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 food-service areas. The specialist serves meals to students and other large groups, prepares food such as cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables, follows recipes and kitchen processes, and monitors students during meal periods. This is a full-time, on-site position at IDEA Burke 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 while on duty or 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 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 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, especially when they are not eating.
• Ensure student meal counts are accurate and completed 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 any situations in which they cannot be fully followed.
• Monitor students during meal periods for appropriate behavior, encourage consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and discourage food sharing.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $15.30 for 0 years of experience to $17.60.
• 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 most costs for a spouse/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.
• Vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to help defray moving costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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