Food Service Specialist - IDEA Southeast (26-27)

Role Mission The Food Service Specialist ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students. Other responsibilities include cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring students during meal periods (e.g., monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits & vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.) and kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash). What We Offer Compensation Compensation set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.00 for 0 years of experience and $17.25 Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other Benefits Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation. Tuition Reimbursement: Staff 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, referral bonuses and professional development. Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable. Competencies Ability to understand food recipes, safe handling of food and sanitation practices. Working knowledge of kitchen/food production procedures. Ability to operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils. Ability to perform basic math skill. Works well under pressure in a team setting. Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, twist. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma preferred but not required. Experience: 1+ years of experience in a job that shows physical activity or requires you to be on your feet for multiple hours a day is required. This role will require the moving of cafeteria tables daily (due to a shared cafeteria/gymnasium space) and disposal of garbage. License or Certification: Food Handler’s Permit (City of County) preferred. Accountabilities Possess an interest or passion for working with food. Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn food production processes. It’s all in one job—cooking, cleaning, restocking and resetting the kitchen for next day. Can meet the physical demands of the job (lifting, bending, walking, etc.). Has a basic knowledge of providing service to our customers (students). Understand how to read and execute recipes. Must be able to handle working with medium to large equipment (i.e. ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.). Have basic math skills that directly relate to portioning food items in small trays. Takes pride in food that is prepared and served to the students. Can take direction and feedback well. Things can change fast, must be able to adapt quickly in being switched from serving food to washing dishes. Can take feedback well, especially during mid‑year and end of year. Can self‑reflect and be honest with own performance, desire to correct mistakes quickly. Can work around or with an academic calendar. Extended periods of time where there is not work (i.e., Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break). During regular school days, 8 hours per day. Some overtime needed. Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays. #J-18808-Ljbffr