Food Service Specialist (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, 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 periods, and performing kitchen cleaning duties. The specialist will also be responsible for cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables, monitoring student behavior, encouraging healthy eating, ensuring no food sharing, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness through sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, and disposing of trash.

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 skills.
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 is required.
Must be able to handle working with medium to large equipment (i.e. ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.).
Have basic math skills that directly relate to portioning food items in small trays.
Can take direction and feedback well.
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.
Some overtime needed.
Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays.

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
Can meet the physical demands of the job (lifting, bending,, walking, etc.)
Has a basic knowledge of providing service to our customers (students)
Understand how to read and execute recipes
Takes pride in food that is prepared and served to the students
Things can change fast, must be able to adapt quickly in being switched from serving food to washing dishes
Extended periods of time where there is not work (i.e. Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break)

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve food to students.
Cut and chop fruits and vegetables.
Follow recipes and established kitchen processes.
Monitor students during meal periods for appropriate behavior.
Encourage students to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Ensure no food sharing among students.
Perform kitchen cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, and disposing of trash.
Move cafeteria tables daily.
Dispose of garbage.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Comprehensive benefits plan.
Majority of employee premium for the base medical plan paid.
Subsidized costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption of a child.
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).
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year.
Unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
Other work-life services available at no cost.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered.