FOOD SERVICE WORKER (ON CALL)

Compass Group•Portsmouth, RI
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares, presents, and serves food as needed at Portsmouth Public Schools. This is an on-call position with days and hours that may vary. Prior food service experience is a plus, and training is offered. The fixed pay rate is $18.05 per hour. This role supports Chartwells K-12’s school dining programs, which aim to serve food students enjoy while promoting health. Because the position serves an educational facility, there may be periods when work is not required, such as winter or summer breaks. Such periods are unpaid temporary layoffs; depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks.

Requirements

  • Prior food service experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior food service experience.

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 workstations, stoves, and refrigerators in accordance with safety standards.
  • Store food in designated areas using proper 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 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 insurance/AD 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
  • Possible paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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