Food Service Personnel

Greater East Texas Community Action; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food Handler Certification Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

403(B) Retirement Plan with Company 12

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Greater East Texas Community Action seeks a team member to assist in implementing the Child Care Food Program per USDA guidelines. The role supports food preparation, tray assembly, and proper storage for classroom meals.

The position emphasizes maintaining sanitation, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring safe food handling in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer; benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Upbeat and positive attitude essential.
• Professionalism and ability to adapt in a changing environment.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation.
• Prepares trays and food carts for delivery to classrooms.
• Stores all food and supply orders properly.
• Maintains cleanliness of refrigerators, freezers, dishwasher and storage areas.
• Washes dishes used at meals and in food prep.
• Maintains sanitation standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism & flexibility

Physical ability

Stamina & mobility

Kitchen knowledge

Sanitation awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GETCAP Culture

Helping people help themselves and each other. GETCAP provides a variety of services that advance the self-sufficiency & general well-being of low-income East Texas households, through private & public partnerships.

Job Position Description:

Assists in the implementation of the Child Care Food Program according to the goals and objectives set forth in the USDA Child Care Food Program guidelines.

Salary Range: Hourly $14.59 Per Hour

Nacogdoches Tx

Responsibilities:

• Assists in food preparation


• Prepares trays and food carts for proper food delivery to classrooms.


• Properly stores all food/ supply orders.


• Responsible for keeping the refrigerator, freezers, dishwasher, and dry storage areas clean.


• Washes all dishes used at meals and in food preparation.


• Maintains established standards of sanitation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• One year experience in food preparation


• Upbeat and positive attitude


• Professionalism and can be flexible in a changing environment


• Ability to lift 40 lbs.


• Ability to work in fast-paced environments


• Ability to stand, stoop, and bend for long periods of time


• Ability to withstand frequent exposure to steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold


• Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Benefits:

• Food Handler Certification Assistance


• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance


• 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.