Food Service Specialist - IDEA Rundberg (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

11d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

R ole Mission: The Food Service Specialist ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring of students during meal periods (i.e. monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits & vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.) and kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash). What We Offer Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.90 for 0 years of experience and $18.29 This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation. Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability. Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. What You Bring -- Competencies: Ability to understand food recipes, safe handling of food and sanitation practices. Working knowledge of kitchen/food production procedures. Ability to operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils. Ability to perform basic math skill. Works well under pressure in a team setting. Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, twist. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma Preferred but Not Required Experience: 1+ years of experience in a job that shows physical activity or requires you to be on your feet for multiple hours a day is required This role will require the moving of cafeteria tables daily (due to a shared cafeteria/ gymnasium space) and disposal of garbage

Requirements

Ability to understand food recipes, safe handling of food and sanitation practices
Working knowledge of kitchen/food production procedures
Ability to operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils
Ability to perform basic math skill
Works well under pressure in a team setting
Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, twist
1+ years of experience in a job that shows physical activity or requires you to be on your feet for multiple hours a day is required
This role will require the moving of cafeteria tables daily (due to a shared cafeteria/ gymnasium space) and disposal of garbage
Possess an interest or passion for working with food
Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn of food production processes
Can meet the physical demands of the job (lifting, bending,, walking, etc.)
Understand how to read and execute recipes
Must be able to handle working with medium to large equipment (i.e. ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.)
Have basic math skills that directly relate to portioning food items in small trays
Takes pride in food that is prepared and served to the students
Can take direction and feedback well
Things can change fast, must be able to adapt quickly in being switched from serving food to washing dishes
Can take feedback well, especially during mid-year and end of year
Can self-reflect and be honest with own performance, desire to correct mistakes quickly
Can work around or with an academic calendar
Extended periods of time where there is not work (i.e. Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break)
During regular school days, 8 hours per day. Some overtime needed
Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Food Handler’s Permit (City of County) preferred

Responsibilities

ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students
cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables
following recipes
adhering to established kitchen processes
monitoring of students during meal periods (i.e. monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits & vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.)
kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash)
cooking
cleaning
restocking
resetting the kitchen for next day
providing service to our customers (students)
portioning food items in small trays

Benefits

comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost
dental and vision plans
disability, life insurance
parenting benefits
generous vacation time
referral bonuses
professional development
relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable