Food Service Specialist

Build a meaningful career using your unique talents and skills to make a difference in the lives of those in need through the power of the gospel. We offer competitive salaries and benefits and a positive work environment built on a strong sense of community and commitment to our mission and calling. We have been recognized as a NATIONAL Top Workplace by USA Today and have been named a southeastern Wisconsin Top Workplace for three years running! If you would like to join our award‑winning team, please complete our online application, found at the end of each job posting below. Position: Food Service Specialist Location: Milwaukee, WI Job Id: 1603 # of Openings: 1

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission (MRM) is seeking a full‑time Food Service Specialist. This position is responsible for preparing and serving food at our North Campus, which includes Cross Trainers Academy (K4‑12th grade school). This is a commercial kitchen setting that includes, but is not limited to, a Combi‑oven, mixer, meat slicer, dish washer, warming trays, cooler and freezer. Work Schedule Monday‑Friday, 7:00am‑3:00pm Location North Campus, 1530 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206 Responsibilities Prepare and serve school breakfast, lunch & occasional community meals in a courteous customer service orientated manner Follow proper personal hygiene and sanitation procedures that are necessary for the safe and sanitary handling of food Monitor food and equipment temperatures at all times Maintain a neat, clean and safe work environment Set up and break down of serving areas Assist with cleaning dishes and utensils, equipment, food preparation/serving/storage areas, and the dining facility for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions Assist in receiving shipments and stocking storage areas Monitor inventory, identify and report shortfalls in stock Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent Knowledge of food and safety standards; ServSafe certification preferred Prior experience in a commercial kitchen Must understand proper temperature control and temperature monitoring in food service Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines Exhibit courtesy, tact, and reasonable speed in performance of duties Be energetic, patient, precise and attentive to customers Must interact well with children of various ages Respectful of co‑workers, school staff, students and community Reliability, dependability, and punctuality are expected Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as frequent lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55 lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly. Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct Pass a pre‑employment background check and drug test Benefits Starting wage - $17.50/hour Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Accounts with employer match Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401K with generous employer contribution Paid holidays and generous PTO Education assistance Free onsite parking The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non‑profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Milwaukee Rescue Mission