Food Service Specialist Part-Time - IDEA Weslaco (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

The mission of the CNP Food Service Specialist (FSS) is to assist with the operation of a food preparation and service establishment, serving customers, stocking supplies, operating equipment, maintaining clean areas, and operating point of sale (POS) systems under the supervision of a Cafeteria Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, ensuring food safety and quality assurance for students.
• Provide daily customer service to staff, students, and families.
• Operate food service equipment, maintain food service spaces, and notify the manager of equipment malfunctions.
• Perform cafeteria cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash, and moving tables and vending stations.
• Load and unload food and non-food products weekly.
• Encourage student participation in the meal program, especially when students are not eating.
• Ensure accurate meal counts and offer reimbursable meals to students.
• Prepare meals according to campus schedules and follow recipes, reporting errors to the Cafeteria Manager.
• Adhere to established processes and procedures, discussing any issues with the Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience demonstrating the ability to handle physical activity for multiple hours, including standing, lifting up to 30 pounds solo and 50 pounds with assistance, bending, pulling, pushing, twisting, and walking.
• Ability to obtain a locally-recognized manager food safety certification.

Skills

• Make strategic decisions by gathering relevant information and aligning choices with team goals.
• Manage personal work effectively, including time management, task prioritization, and self-organization.
• Grow self and others by seeking feedback, embracing challenges, and engaging in professional development.
• Build a culture of trust through emotional awareness, transparency, and honesty.
• Communicate deliberately, expressing ideas clearly and listening actively.

Physical Requirements

• Intermittent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder).
• Moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to move and handle mixed weights, including cafeteria tables, carts, and trash cans/bags.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for dependents.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition for qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
• Potential relocation allowance for applicable roles.

Pay

Hourly rate ranging from $14.38 to $16.54, with eligibility for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position with no travel required.