FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Arkansas; On-site; USD 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train

Weekends and holidays off

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is looking for a full-time Food Service Worker at Lakeside Public Schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR. The role involves preparing, presenting, and serving food, while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have prior food service and customer service experience, and will receive extensive training. This position also offers great perks including weekends off and various benefits like retirement plans and health programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or customer service is required.
• Must be able to work full-time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve food as needed.
• Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, and cutting.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.

Skills

Previous food service experience

Customer service skills

Job description

Job Details

• Position: Food Service Worker (Full Time)
• Location: Lakeside Public Schools, 2837 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901 (online applications only)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM (full‑time schedules). More details upon interview.
• Requirements: Previous food service and customer service experience.
• Perks: Willing to train; weekends and holidays off.
• Pay: $13.00 – $14.00 per hour.
• Referral Bonus: Internal employee referral bonus available.

Job Summary

Prepares, presents and serves food as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Stores food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Assures compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.