Part Time Food Service Specialist - IDEA Kyle (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 but are not limited to cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring of students during meal periods such as monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits & vegetables, preventing sharing of food, and kitchen cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, and disposing of trash. What We Offer Compensation Hourly rate ranging from $15.90 for 0 years of experience to $18.29 This role is also eligible for a 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 members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year. 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development: Opportunities to engage in identity‑based affinity space and leadership training covering culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and more. Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. Relocation allowance may also be offered. What You Bring – Competencies Ability to understand food recipes and practice safe handling and sanitation. 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, and twist. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma Preferred but Not Required. Experience: Food service or restaurant experience preferred, but not required. License or Certificate: Food Handler’s Permit (City or County). What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Possess an interest or passion for working with food. Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn food production processes. It all in one job—cooking, cleaning, restocking, and resetting the kitchen for the 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 such as 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 when switching from serving food to washing dishes. Can take feedback well, especially during mid-year and end of year reviews. Can self‑reflect and be honest with own performance, desiring to correct mistakes quickly. Can work around or with an academic calendar. Extended periods of time where there is not work (spring break, summer break, thanksgiving break, winter break). During regular school days, 8 hours per day with some overtime needed. Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays. Values and Characteristics Believes and is committed to our mission of ensuring all students are capable of getting to and through college. Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results and wants to be held accountable. Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes to learn and improve quickly. Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes. Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change. Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization. Works across silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes. We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviour as models for our colleagues and students. About IDEA Public Schools IDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of the IDEA Team and Family, working alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in society. We are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff and supports their path to positively impact our broader society. We commit to equitable practices, policies, and structures. Learn about IDEA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti‑Racist and Anti‑Bias commitment at To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr IDEA Public Schools