Food Service Specialist - IDEA Sports Park (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Brownsville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Specialist ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students. This role involves preparing food, following recipes, adhering to kitchen processes, monitoring students during meal times, and performing kitchen cleaning duties. The specialist will also be responsible for moving cafeteria tables daily and disposing of garbage.

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.
• Must be able to handle working with medium to large equipment (i.e. ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.).
• Can take direction and feedback well.
• Must be able to adapt quickly in being switched from serving food to washing dishes.
• Can take feedback well, especially during mid-year and end of year.
• Can self-reflect and be honest with own performance, desire to correct mistakes quickly.
• Can work around or with an academic calendar.
• During regular school days, 8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma Preferred but Not Required
• Food Handler’s Permit (City of County) preferred
• Possess an interest or passion for working with food
• Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn of food production processes
• Has a basic knowledge of providing service to our customers (students)
• Takes pride in food that is prepared and served to the students
• Extended periods of time where there is not work (i.e. Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break)
• Some overtime needed
• Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food to students.
• Cut/chop fruits & vegetables.
• Follow recipes and established kitchen processes.
• Monitor students during meal periods for appropriate behavior, encourage consumption of fruits & vegetables, and enforce food sharing policies.
• Perform kitchen cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, and disposing of trash.
• Move cafeteria tables daily.
• Operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils.
• Perform basic math skills for portioning food items.

Benefits

• Hourly rate ranging between $13.00 for 0 years of experience and $14.95
• 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 may be offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED