Food Service Specialist - IDEA Camp RIO (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The 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 food-service areas. The role serves food to students and works under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager. Duties include preparing fruits and vegetables, following recipes and kitchen processes, supporting food safety and quality, and monitoring students during meal periods. This is a full-time, on-site position at IDEA Camp RIO with no travel required 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 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, 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.
- Accurately count student meals as meals are delivered.
- Ensure reimbursable meals are offered to students.
- Prepare meals 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 situations where they cannot be fully followed with the Cafeteria Manager.
- Serve food to students and monitor student behavior during meal periods, encourage consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and prevent food sharing.
- Cut and chop fruits and vegetables and perform kitchen cleaning duties.
Benefits
- Hourly compensation ranging from $14.38 for 0 years of experience to $16.54.
- Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
- Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered; the majority of costs for spouse/domestic partner and children are subsidized.
- Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based 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 support, 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, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
