Food Service Worker (part time)

About the role

Assistant-Food Service Workers may be eligible for a $1000 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications. The Food Service Worker is a 10-month position based on the established school calendar with daylight scheduling during the week. Hours include Mondays–Fridays (1–3 days per week) from 5:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must obtain work permit, if applicable.
• Prior experience in food service production is desirable.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate and interact positively with students, teachers, staff, etc.
• Must have the capacity to grasp the proper use of scales and other food production equipment (restricted as applicable under child labor laws).
• Must have the capacity to comprehend and utilize standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Must have the capacity to operate a point of sale cashier system.
• Must be able to read and write English, do simple arithmetic, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs.
• Must be capable of standing on feet for 7–8 hours at a time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.
• Must have acceptable PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance and FBI clearance.
• Must be reliable, adaptable, and organized.
• Must display good judgment, initiative, cooperation, and positive work behavior.

Knowledge Areas

• Food safety guidelines such as HACCP and ServSafe.
• Working knowledge and experience involved in foodservice aspects such as food preparation, service, sanitation, equipment, and safety.

Core Competencies

• Works cooperatively with management, NSD staffing and other departments to promote an organized harmonious environment.
• Prepares and serves meals according to production documents.
• Ensures all HACCP and ServSafe regulations are being adhered to as well as Glade Run Lutheran Services’ policies, procedures, and management directives.
• Ensures that all equipment is used, maintained, and cleaned properly.
• Ensures an orderly workstation and overall department cleanliness by performing various sanitation duties.
• Reports any problems, injuries or disturbances to management.

Who We Are

Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the last 170 years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Last year, Glade Run served over 7,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community based settings. Glade Run uses the Sanctuary Model as our blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community while applying the following Sanctuary commitments within all aspects of our programming: Nonviolence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Change. Our recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for Glade Run’s culture as we focus not only on the individuals in which we serve, but equally on our staff and the systems who provide their treatment.

Benefits

• Paid training and administrative time
• Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget
• New Hire Incentive Bonuses
• Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations