Food Service Specialist: Fast, Friendly & Safe Service

Chartwells K-12; Minnesota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present, and serve meals while upholding food quality and safety standards. You will assist with prep, operate the cash register, and help customers with a friendly, efficient service experience.

This role requires strong time management, the ability to work independently or in a team, and good English communication. Prior food service experience is a plus, and physical ability to lift and carry items is expected. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the use of a cash register.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase on daily basis.
• Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Notify cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Skills

Cash register familiarity

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English language proficiency

Food service experience (asset)

Job description

Chartwells K-12 is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present, and serve meals while upholding food quality and safety standards. You will assist with prep, operate the cash register, and help customers with a friendly, efficient service experience.

This role requires strong time management, the ability to work independently or in a team, and good English communication. Prior food service experience is a plus, and physical ability to lift and carry items is expected. Training provided.