Lead Food Services Worker

Lead Food Services Worker at Green Tree Schools

What we offer:  

• Schedule: 35 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30pm. No nights or weekends.  
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays  
• Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar  
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education  
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)   
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Supports the food services team in maintaining the kitchen, serving, and dining areas in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition following approved housekeeping and safety practices.
• Participates in the cleaning schedule for production areas, as assigned, and monitors team adherence to the schedule in the absence of the Food Services Manager.
• Demonstrates established standards, methods, and procedures to employees for food safety at GTSS school, in accordance with USDA, HACCP and State regulations, Health Department standards and Food Services Department standards and procedures.
• Maintains clean, well-organized storage areas, including freezers, refrigerators and dry storage areas
• Supports Food Service Manager with inspection of deliveries upon receipt to assess quality and confirm quantities align with invoices for goods.
• Models the preparation of standardized menus for meal service.
• Monitors compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including the use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation, compliance with HACCP, in the absence of the Food Services Manager.
• Participates in taste testing & evaluation of new products, recipes, and methods of preparation. Supports student taste testing events, under the direction of the Food Services Manager.
• Participates in interviews & trainings, as requested, of new employees.
• In the absence of the Food Services Manager, supervises Food Service workers in all operational functions including, but not limited to meal preparation, food production, distribution, equipment maintenance, and food safety.

Qualifications: 

• At least 18 years of age.  
• High school diploma or equivalent.  
• Food Safety Certification (ServSafe) - Food Handler
• A genuine passion for working with children, along with patience and compassion.  

Preferred/Nice to have:  

•  Experience working with children with special needs or autism through volunteer work, employment, or other relevant experiences. 

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.