Food Service Assistant

Adams And Associates Inc; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-paid premiums

Job summary

Adams and Associates, a federal contractor operating the Shriver Job Corps campus in Devens, MA, seeks a Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation and service for students aged 16–24. You will help clean the kitchen, ensure supplies and equipment are ready, and maintain a safe, welcoming dining area.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and ServSafe certification (or availability to obtain within 90 days). Food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain ServSafe Food Handler certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a food services operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Assist with kitchen cleanup and sanitizing of all food service areas.
• Ensure food, supplies, and equipment are available and stored properly.
• Provide superior customer service to students at all times.
• May supervise Work-Based Learning students assigned to the department.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Join our Food Services Team!We work together to provide quality food service to the Job Corps campus. Our students are young people ages 16 through 24 engaged in career training. Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our 21-acre campus houses a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. No matter our role on campus, we all mentor and support students.Job DescriptionResponsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals.Responsible for assisting with kitchen clean-up and sanitizing of all food service areas.Ensures that food, supplies, and equipment are available as needed and stored properly when not in use.May supervise Job Corps’ Work-Based Learning students assigned to the departmentProvides superior customer service at all times.Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability, and work productivity standards.Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.Other duties as assigned.ScheduleMonday-Tuesday, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Wednesday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PMRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain ServSafe Food Handler certification within 90 days of hire.Experience in a food services operation desired.Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.We offer an excellent full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision with 100% employer-paid premium plans available.About Adams and AssociatesThe DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Important applicant information: While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.