Cafeteria Food Service Specialist — Student Meals & Perks

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health support

Dental and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parenting benefits

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a CNP Food Service Specialist to support on-campus food service operations. The role includes assisting with meal preparation, serving students, stock and equipment upkeep, and maintaining clean dining areas.

Responsibilities also cover interacting with students and families, ensuring safety and quality, and following established kitchen processes. The role is full-time and on-site with benefits and potential relocation support where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of work experience in a role involving physical activity for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a partner, bend, push, pull, and stand for long periods.
• Must obtain a locally-recognized manager food safety certification.

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 and equipment; notify Cafeteria Manager of issues.
• Perform cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash.
• Assist with loading/unloading food and non-food products weekly.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Food safety

POS operation

Equipment operation

Tools

POS system

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a CNP Food Service Specialist to support on-campus food service operations. The role includes assisting with meal preparation, serving students, stock and equipment upkeep, and maintaining clean dining areas.

Responsibilities also cover interacting with students and families, ensuring safety and quality, and following established kitchen processes. The role is full-time and on-site with benefits and potential relocation support where applicable.