School Food Service Worker - FG

Legacy Traditional Schools • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us. POSITION OVERVIEW Perform routine food preparation tasks, clean up, set up and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Food Handlers Card
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must display ability to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers and students
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food preparation and handling preferred
• Ability to operate institutional equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine food preparation tasks, such as cutting up fruits and vegetables, making and wrapping sandwiches and salads.
• Set up and stock work areas with all necessary ingredients and equipment.
• Assist with daily cleaning duties in the cafeteria including cleaning equipment and work areas, mopping, operating dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans.
• Cleaning up lines at the end of the meal shift, and putting away/disposing of leftovers.
• Organize food service and dining areas.
• Serve students and staff in a cheerful and helpful manner.
• Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; provide monitoring and guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines.
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, food warmers, coolers and freezers.
• Set up a serving line with appropriate serving equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines.
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily.
• Assist manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures including temperature, sanitizer and storage logs.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community, treating all with respect.
• Perform all related duties as required.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees