Food Service Specialist - IDEA Pflugerville (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 (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 Hourly rate ranging between $16.22 for 0 years of experience and $18.66. Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other Benefits Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition, up to $5,250 per year. Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling. Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation, referral bonuses, professional development. Relocation allowance may be offered. What You Bring – 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. Basic math skills. 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 physical activity or being on feet for multiple hours a day. Food Handler’s Permit (City of County) preferred. The role requires moving cafeteria tables daily and disposing of garbage. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Possess an interest or passion for working with food. Basic knowledge or quick learning of food production processes. Cook, clean, restock, and reset the kitchen for the next day. Meet the physical demands (lifting, bending, walking, etc.). Provide service to students. Understand how to read and execute recipes. Handle medium to large equipment (ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.). Apply basic math skills for portioning small trays. Takes pride in food prepared and served. Take direction and feedback well; adapt quickly when roles change. Self‑reflect and improve performance. Work around academic calendar, including breaks and overtime; may need to work Saturdays. Team and Family Values Believes and committed to mission; all students capable of college. Demonstrated effective outcomes; accountable. Propensity for action; willing to learn from mistakes. Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes. Thrives in entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change. Responds well to feedback; shares freely across levels. Collaboration across departments; achieves outcomes. Upholds professional conduct and behaviors. IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000. #J-18808-Ljbffr IDEA Public Schools