School Cafeteria Food Service Specialist

IDEA Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Mental health support

Dental and vision plans

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Specialist in Austin, TX. The role focuses on preparing and portioning meals for students, following recipes, and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness.

The position offers an hourly rate with a potential performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid family leave and tuition reimbursement. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to perform physically demanding tasks in a school kitchen.

Qualifications

• Understand recipes and safe food handling.
• Operate kitchen equipment and follow production procedures.
• Basic math skills for portioning.
• Able to lift and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students.
• Cut and chop fruits and vegetables; follow recipes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist with restocking and kitchen setup for next day.
• Work within school calendar; some weekends/overtime.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Food production

Kitchen equipment operation

Basic math

Teamwork under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Specialist in Austin, TX. The role focuses on preparing and portioning meals for students, following recipes, and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness.

The position offers an hourly rate with a potential performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid family leave and tuition reimbursement. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to perform physically demanding tasks in a school kitchen.