Food Service Specialist - IDEA Brownsville

Mission:

The mission of the CNP Food Service Specialist (FSS) isa professional whoassistswith the operation of a food preparation and service establishment. FSS are tasked to serve customers, stock supplies, equipment operation,maintain clean areas andoperatepoint of sales (POS). Food service specialists work under the supervision of Cafeteria manager..A food service specialist often serves food for large groups of people, such as students. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cutting/chopping fruits and vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring of students during meal periods (i.emonitoring

for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.) and kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash).

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $14.38 for 0 years of experience and $16.54

• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.

Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to8 weeksof paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referralbonusesand professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

No Supervisor responsibilities

This is a full-time on-site position.

No travel required

• Assistinthe foodpreparation, foodsafetyand food quality assurance for the students.
• Provide customer service and interact with staff,students and family on a daily basis.
• Operate food service equipment andmaintainfood service spaces and equipment, notify manager of equipment malfunction
• Assistin various cafeteria cleaning duties toinclude:sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash, moving cafeteria tables and mobile work vending stations. .
• Loading and unloading on a weekly basisoffood andnon food products.

• Encourage students toparticipatein our meal program, especially when they are seen not eating.
• Ensure counts of student meals areaccurateand performed as the meal is delivered.
• Ensure reimbursable meals are offered to students
• Ensure meals are ready as per campus meal schedules for breakfast, lunch, snack and supper
• Follow all recipes and report errors to Cafeteria Manager
• Follow all established processes and procedures; discuss with Cafeteria Manager situations in which it seems they cannot be followed fully.

This individualis able togather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.

This individual focuses on managing their own…