Food Service Worker

BrightBee; Delaware; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

BrightBee is seeking a Food Service Worker to support school dining programs. You’ll assist with preparation, presentation and service of meals for students, staff and events, following standard recipes and health and safety rules.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating with the Food Service Director and drivers, ensuring on-time service, and lifting up to 50 pounds. This role offers flexible, app-based work with several sites and days per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must be able to pass 50 lb lift test.
• Previous catering/food service experience.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to menu and recipes.
• Meet health, safety and sanitary procedures.
• Complete accurate production records per USDA requirements.
• Coordinate with staff and drivers to ensure timely service.
• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Assist with stocking and setting up serving lines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

What You’ll Do

Want a job where you actually make a difference?

As a BrightBee Food Service Worker, you’ll work on preparation, presentation and service of student, staff, and special function foods utilizing standard recipes. Responsible for the proper presentation, product quality and accurate record keeping, concurrently meeting service schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary procedures. Reviews menus and production sheets to determine types and quantities of foods to be produced. Responsible for processing food items, ensuring proper utilization, storage and transport of food and supplies for maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies and work areas.During your interview we will go into detail about what assignments are available at these sites. T The more sites and assignment types you are open to working, the more your earning potential is

Flexible Work That Fits Your Life

• School Partner: Forrest Hills Public Schools
• Work 2–5 days per week (Monday- Friday).
• Schedule/Hours Available
  • 10am-1pm
• Great as a side hustle or consistent weekly income

What You’ll Be Doing

• Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers.
• Completes accurate production records per information required by USDA and management. Understand and enforce federal laws as applied to NSLP Type A requirement and offer-vs-serve. Knowledge of cash register.
• Reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push and pull and stand for long periods of time. Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks with production and service time-frames established by management. Lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with the Food Service Director and District Chef the quantity of menu items needed that day in a timely manner. Work closely with van driver and other building food service personnel, striving to satellite projected and available food and supplies to each site 1-2 days in advance.
• Maintains high standard of safety and cleanliness and assures proper food storage (including labeling) at day’s end.
• Per satellite operations; receive, inspect and verify delivered items, assuring proper amounts for daily menu service. Order supplies daily for smooth kitchen operation, working 1-2 days in advance. Serv-Safe certificate may be required
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken English language.
• Responsible for serving lines being ready on time, all production met on schedule, replenish food items and provide back-up on cafeteria lines as necessary.
• Interpret recipes and measure ingredients.
• Work with co-workers in order to assure compliance with department service standards.
• Interact with students and staff in order to assure customer satisfaction. Must have ability to observe in order to ensure proper food presentation and standard portion controls.
• Prepare food according to menu using approved recipes. Use proper pans and portioning guides.
• Perform repetitive chopping, stirring tasks. Throughout the course of food preparation and upon completion of the recipe, assure highest quality, flavor and appearance of the recipe.
• Gather and move ingredients necessary for prepping menu items to food preperation areas.
• Review day’s menu and cross-check with cooler/freezer/dry storage inventory and prepared items.

Who This Is Perfect For

• Previous catering/food service experience
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• You enjoy working with kids or teens
• You’re patient, reliable, and positive
• You’re looking for flexible and/or consistent work (several of our single day assignments convert to long-term opportunities)

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Must be able to pass 50 lb. lift test
• Previous catering/food service experience
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Before You Start

To keep students safe , you’ll need to:

• Pass a background check
• Follow safety and reporting guidelines
• Complete required school clearances which you are responsible for paying.
  • Costs associated with the clearance process are the sole responsibility of the candidate, as this engagement is for an independent contractor role rather than a traditional employment position. Requirements vary by state but may include the cost of a background check, obtaining a copy of any college transcript you have, and the cost of completing Mandated Reporter training.

Don’t stress—we guide you through every step.

Why BrightBee?

We connect great people with schools that need them—fast.

• Flexible, app-based work
• Support every step of the way
• Opportunities to grow your experience
• Be part of something bigger—supporting your community

Ready to Get Started?

Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:

• 1 video interview
• 1 virtual orientation (live over Zoom)
• Michigan clearance process

Good to Know

BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements

Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers.. Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!

Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.

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$16 - $18.50 an hour