Food Service Clerk

Seaboard Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Houston is seeking a Food Service Clerk to assist in food service operations, maintain sanitation standards, and support students with special needs. The role involves setting up serving stations, serving food, and managing student behavior in the cafeteria. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, food service certification, and experience in food service operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service operations.
• Experience working with special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving stations and serve food.
• Maintain accurate student lunch rosters and accounts.
• Ensure sanitation standards are met during food handling.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Food Service Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Food service certification

SBEC Educational Aide certificate

Tools

PowerSchool

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Clerk

Harris County Dept of Education | Houston, TX 77020

Job Description

Under the general supervision of an administrator, set up serving stations, serve food, and clean the serving area. Provide student supervision in the cafeteria.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Food service certification
• State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Educational Aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of health and safety involving food preparation and serving
• Ability to work with at-risk and special needs students
• Ability to work within a specialized behavior management system
• Ability to learn, utilize, and control student behavior through verbal de-escalation techniques
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and software applications
• Ability to learn and utilize specialized therapeutic restraint techniques, when appropriate
• Food service coordination

Experience

• Experience in food service operations
• Experience working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situations

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of cafeteria equipment
• Assist in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports, including lunch and breakfast reports
• Prepare and maintain kitchen facilities to meet standards of relevant authorities and districts
• Maintain accurate student lunch rosters and student accounts
• Prepare and call in daily meal counts
• Input information into PowerSchool/Houston ISD systems
• Ensure sanitation standards are met during food handling and serving
• Clean food service area, utensils, dishwasher, and cafeteria equipment
• Uphold and enforce school rules, regulations, and policies
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care as needed
• Manage student behavior and perform crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior when necessary
• Participate in in-service training, faculty meetings, and special events
• Treat all staff with dignity, integrity, and respect
• Conduct physical student searches as required
• Maintain confidentiality of information