Food Service Specialist

Milwaukee Rescue Mission•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission (MRM) is seeking a full-time Food Service Specialist. This position is responsible for preparing and serving food at our North Campus, which includes Cross Trainers Academy (K4-12th grade school). This is a commercial kitchen setting that includes, but is not limited to, a Combi-oven, mixer, meat slicer, dish washer, warming trays, cooler and freezer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of food and safety standards
ServSafe certification preferred
Prior experience in a commercial kitchen
Must understand proper temperature control and temperature monitoring in food service
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines
Exhibit courtesy, tact, and reasonable speed in performance of duties
Be energetic, patient, precise and attentive to customers
Must interact well with children of various ages
Respectful of co-workers, school staff, students and community
Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are expected
Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as frequent lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55 lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly.
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve school breakfast, lunch & occasional community meals in a courteous customer service orientated manner
Follow proper personal hygiene and sanitation procedures that are necessary for the safe and sanitary handling of food
Monitor food and equipment temperatures at all times
Maintain a neat, clean and safe work environment
Set up and break down of serving areas
Assist with cleaning dishes and utensils, equipment, food preparation/serving/storage areas, and the dining facility for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions
Assist in receiving shipments and stocking storage areas
Monitor inventory, identify and report shortfalls in stock