School Cafeteria Worker

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ISBVI): The School is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision. The School is a critical resource for Indiana’s children who are blind or have low vision and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with them. Every year, we educate hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old and living in all parts of Indiana, many of whom, due to severe or multiple disabilities, other schools in the state have difficulty serving or cannot serve. Role Overview: The School Cafeteria Worker assists with food production and dining for residential and visiting students. You will ensure that work areas and equipment are sanitized, prepare a variety of foods, assist with food delivery, and support the general cleanliness of the dining area.

Requirements

Specialized knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in large scale food preparation, service, and the care necessary to maintain such equipment.
Specialized knowledge of federal, state and facility regulations involving food preparation and sanitation.
Specialized knowledge of recipe standardization and appropriate recipe standardization and appropriate recipe and menu substitutions.
Ability to train, evaluate and counsel food service staff.
Ability to plan and maintain efficient workflow and work distribution.
Ability to maintain control over food and supplies.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Supervise testing of and/or tests new recipes and makes recommendations for changing, adding of deleting recipes.
Train and supervise cooks in proper food preparation.
Review, evaluate, counsel and discipline work of subordinates.
Make menu substitutions based upon availability or surplus of foods.
Maintain control of all goods and supplies in assigned kitchen area.
Instruct food service staff on proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Requisition food and supplies from facility warehouse as needed according to menus.
Ensure that proper sanitation standards are maintained in kitchen and dining areas.
Plan daily work assignments for each food service employee and prepares monthly work schedules.
Train and supervise food service staff to ensure portion control.
Train and supervise facility workers and cooks in cleaning, kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining area.
Interview new applicants and makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, dismissals, and merit increases etc.
Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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