Food Service Worker (On Call)

Compass Group•Portsmouth, RI
•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells K12 is hiring an on-call Food Service Worker at Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The worker prepares, presents, and serves food as needed. The schedule is on call, with days and hours varying; further details are provided during the interview. Prior food service experience is a plus, and training is available. The fixed pay rate is $18.05 per hour. Because work is in an educational facility, there may be periods when work is not required, such as winter and summer breaks. These periods are unpaid and deemed temporary layoffs; depending on business needs, work may be required year-round, potentially at another location during breaks. Chartwells K12 provides dining programs for schools and aims to serve food students enjoy while supporting their health. The company states its associates bring food, education, operational, culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability experience. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer and says qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

  • Able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food, including washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
  • Carry food pans, kettles, and trays to and from work stations, stoves, and refrigerators in accordance with safety standards.
  • Store food in designated areas using appropriate wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
  • Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
  • Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
  • Use approved recipes and production standards to ensure food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner, following outlined service steps.
  • Resolve customer concerns and relay relevant information to a supervisor.
  • Follow company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
  • Comply with sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical insurance for full-time positions
  • Dental insurance for full-time positions
  • Vision insurance for full-time positions
  • Life and AD insurance for full-time positions
  • Disability insurance for full-time positions
  • Commuter benefits for full-time positions
  • Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
  • Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus
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