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. FSS serve customers, stock supplies, operate equipment, maintain clean areas, and operate point of sale (POS) systems under the supervision of a Cafeteria Manager. This role often involves serving food for large groups, such as students, and includes responsibilities like food preparation, monitoring student behavior during meals, and kitchen cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, ensuring food safety and quality assurance for students.
• Provide daily customer service and interact with staff, students, and families.
• Operate food service equipment, maintain spaces, and notify the manager of malfunctions.
• Perform cafeteria cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash, and moving tables/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 reimbursable meal offerings.
• Prepare meals according to campus schedules and follow recipes, reporting errors to the Cafeteria Manager.
• Adhere to established processes and procedures, discussing exceptions with the Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience demonstrating the ability to handle physical activity for multiple hours on feet.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds solo and up to 50 pounds with a partner, bend, pull, push, twist, stand, and walk during shifts.
• Ability to obtain a locally-recognized manager food safety certification.

Skills

• Make strategic decisions aligned with responsibilities and team goals.
• Manage personal work effectively, including time management and task prioritization.
• Seek feedback, embrace challenges, and engage in professional development.
• Build trust through self-awareness, transparency, and honesty.
• Communicate clearly, listen actively, and adjust messages based on feedback.

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.

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $14.38 for 0 years of experience and $16.54. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

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 candidates.

Schedule

This is a full-time on-site position with no travel required.

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