Campus Cafeteria Food Service Expert

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health support

Dental and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous vacation time

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a CNP Food Service Specialist to assist with food preparation, service, and cleaning in a school cafeteria. You will interact with students, staff and families daily, operate POS equipment, and support the cafeteria manager in maintaining safe, clean dining spaces.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance, standing for long periods, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years work experience in a job that demonstrates ability to handle physical activity for multiple hours on feet.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds via solo lift and up to 50 pounds with a partner.
• Ability to obtain locally-recognized manager food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the food preparation, food safety and food quality assurance for the students.
• Provide customer service and interact with staff, students and family on a daily basis.
• Operate food service equipment and maintain food service spaces and equipment, notify manager of equipment malfunction.
• Assist in various cafeteria cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash, moving cafeteria tables and mobile work vending stations.
• Loading and unloading on a weekly basis of food and non food products.
• Encourage students to participate in the meal program and ensure counts of student meals are accurate.
• Ensure reimbursable meals are offered to students and meals are ready as per campus schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Stamina/physical endurance

Manual lifting

Education

Manager food safety certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a CNP Food Service Specialist to assist with food preparation, service, and cleaning in a school cafeteria. You will interact with students, staff and families daily, operate POS equipment, and support the cafeteria manager in maintaining safe, clean dining spaces.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance, standing for long periods, and adherence to food safety standards.