Cafeteria Food Service Specialist for Student Meals

IDEA Public Schools; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental & Vision plans

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a Food Service Specialist (FSS) to support meals for students. You will assist with food preparation, operate POS, stock supplies, and maintain clean service areas. This is a full-time, on-site role that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and friendly customer service.

Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving, equipment operation, and routine cleaning. A positive attitude and reliability are essential to ensure smooth meal services for

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in food service or related setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a partner; bend, push, pull as needed.
• Local manager food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, safety, and quality for students.
• Provide customer service and interact with staff, students and families daily.
• Operate food service equipment and maintain spaces; report equipment issues to Cafeteria Manager.
• Support cafeteria cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, trash disposal).
• Assist with loading/unloading food and non-food items weekly.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Manager Food Safety Certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a Food Service Specialist (FSS) to support meals for students. You will assist with food preparation, operate POS, stock supplies, and maintain clean service areas. This is a full-time, on-site role that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and friendly customer service.

Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving, equipment operation, and routine cleaning. A positive attitude and reliability are essential to ensure smooth meal services for