Food Service Specialist

Food Service Specialist Horizon Education Centers | Lorain, Ohio Pay: $13.75-$14.75/hour

Schedule:

Full-Time, approximately 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMAbout the Role Horizon Education Centers is seeking a reliable and caring Food Service Specialist to support meal services in our early childhood education centers. This role is responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen operations, and supporting center staff as needed.

Responsibilities Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Maintain compliance with health, CACFP, and licensing requirements

Track meal counts and inventory

Receive and verify food deliveries

Maintain a clean, organized kitchen

Order supplies and communicate with the CACFP Coordinator Assist with administrative and classroom support as needed

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Food service experience preferred

Ability to multitask and work independently

Strong organizational and communication skills

Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused

Must obtain ODH Manager Certification within 30 days of hire (company-paid)
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and pass required background checks

Benefits

Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week, year-round

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week Virtual Health Care and Mental Health Care for year-round or seasonal employees, full-time or part-time 20+ hours a week

Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees

Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and Holiday Pay (after your 1st full pay period for New Hires)
Paid professional development for full or part-time positions

Learn and Earn Tuition Programs for year-round full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week positions
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hour positions

Discounted childcare for all full-time, part-time or seasonal positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)
Why Join Horizon Education Centers?

Whether you are an experienced Preschool Teacher, Lead Teacher, Childcare Teacher, Daycare Teacher, Head Start Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator, Horizon Education Centers offers opportunities for professional growth, paid training, tuition assistance, and a supportive team environment.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:403(b)
Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time offPaid training

Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person
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