FOOD SERVICE WORKER (PART TIME)

Compass Group • Ames, IA

28d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, presents, and serves food as needed at Ames Community School District. The role includes food preparation, safe handling and storage, cleaning, distributing supplies and equipment, and serving customers in a friendly and efficient manner. The employee follows approved recipes, production standards, food safety and sanitation requirements, and inventory and cash control procedures, while reporting customer concerns and relevant information to a supervisor.

This is a part-time position with variable days and hours. Prior food service experience is preferred but not required. The position offers a pay range of $16.00 to $17.00 per hour and does not require nights or weekends. Because the work is in an educational facility, there may be unpaid periods during school breaks when services are reduced or not needed; depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at another location during break periods.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits and vegetables by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding them.
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food between work stations, stoves, and refrigerators in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas, following wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Use approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner, following outlined steps of service.
• 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
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed