What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0085 Food Service Worker position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R- 0085 Reference#3120555556540
Posting Date: February 4, 2025
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Food Service Worker
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are our most valuable resource. Our food service workers may work at any one of AIDB’s cafeterias. This role is responsible for cooking, assisting in food prepping, serving food from counters and steamtables, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workstations.
ABOUT YOU
You will have an opportunity to use your professional expertise to engage with students and our guests. At AIDB we are limitless and so are the possibilities for your professional growth and fulfillment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted and 70 lbs. with assistance.
- Must be able to follow a recipe.
- Must be able to perform physical requirements of position including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Servsafe Certification.
- Two (2) years of cafeteria experience in a school or residential setting.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prep food items for meal service, cooking, and serving of meals to students, staff, and guests.
- Wash dishes and put up dishes.
- Keep the work area clean and hazard free.
- Help maintain and clean kitchen equipment.
- Follow the cleaning schedule.
- Put away inventory.
- Keep storage areas clean and organized.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
- Must attend ServSafe Food Safety training and sit for the certification exam within three (3) months of employment.
- A sign language proficiency level of according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB
SALARY: $13.86 - $16.00 Scale C1 Rank 24 (187 days) Helen Keller School of Alabama, Alabama School for the Blind and Alabama School for the Deaf
Salary: $13.71 - $15.87 Scale C4 Rank 24 230 Days EH Gentry
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
Direct deposit required.
This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Deadline for Application: Open until filled
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.71 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16
