Food Service Specialist - IDEA Converse (Immediate Opening)

About the role

The mission of the CNP Food Service Specialist (FSS) is a professional who assists with the operation of a food preparation and service establishment. FSS are tasked to serve customers, stock supplies, equipment operation, maintain clean areas and operate point of sales (POS). Food service specialists work under the supervision of Cafeteria manager.

A food service specialist often serves food for large groups of people, such as students. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cutting/chopping fruits and vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring of students during meal periods and kitchen cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the food preparation, food safety and food quality assurance for the students.
• Provide customer service and interact with staff, students and family on a daily basis.
• Operate food service equipment and maintain food service spaces and equipment, notify manager of equipment malfunction.
• Assist in various cafeteria cleaning duties to include: sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash, moving cafeteria tables and mobile work vending stations.
• Loading and unloading on a weekly basis of food and non food products.
• Encourage students to participate in our meal program, especially when they are seen not eating.
• Ensure counts of student meals are accurate and performed as the meal is delivered.
• Ensure reimbursable meals are offered to students.
• Ensure meals are ready as per campus meal schedules for breakfast, lunch, snack and supper.
• Follow all recipes and report errors to Cafeteria Manager.
• Follow all established processes and procedures; discuss with Cafeteria Manager situations in which it seems they cannot be followed fully.

Requirements

• 1 + years work experience in a job that demonstrates the ability to handle physical activity for multiple hours on feet.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds via solo lift and up to 50 pounds with a partner, bend, pull, push, twist, stand, and walk while on duty or during a work shift.
• Ability to obtain locally-recognized manager food safety certification.

Skills

• Make Strategic Decisions: This individual is able to gather relevant information, consider various options, and make choices that are in line with their current responsibilities and the team’s goals.
• Manage Work and Teams: This individual focuses on managing their own work effectively.
• Grow Self and Others: This individual actively seeks feedback, embraces challenges as learning opportunities, and engages in professional development activities to enhance their own skills and performance.
• Build a Culture of Trust: This individual focuses on awareness of their own emotional states and biases.
• Communicate Deliberately: This individual can express ideas clearly and listen actively.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization 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 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.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development.

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.30 for 0 years of experience and $17.60. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.