Food Service Specialist - IDEA Yukon (26-27)

Description

The Food Service Specialist ensures 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, and performing kitchen cleaning duties.

What We Offer

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.90 for 0 years of experience and $18.29. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other Benefits include:

• 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: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: 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.
• Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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.
License or Certification: Food Handler’s Permit (City of County) preferred

What You’ll Do

Possess an interest or passion for working with food
Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn of food production processes
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
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)
Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays
During regular school days, 8 hours per day. Some overtime needed

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, 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 our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.