Be the one who makes a difference!
At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Perform routine food preparation tasks, clean up, set up and other duties as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.
Perform routine food preparation tasks, such as cutting up fruits and vegetables, making and wrapping sandwiches and salads.
Set up and stock work areas with all necessary ingredients and equipment.
Assist with daily cleaning duties in the cafeteria including cleaning equipment and work areas, mopping, operating dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans.
Cleaning up lines at the end of the meal shift, and putting away/disposing of leftovers.
Organize food service and dining areas.
Serve students and staff in a cheerful and helpful manner.
Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; provide monitoring and guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines.
Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, food warmers, coolers and freezers.
Set up a serving line with appropriate serving equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines.
Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily.
Assist manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures including temperature, sanitizer and storage logs.
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents, and community, treating all with respect.
Perform all related duties as required.
Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Education, Licensure, or Certification
Food Handlers Card
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Experience or Related Experience
Previous experience in food preparation and handling preferred
Ability to operate institutional equipment preferred
Must display ability to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers and students
Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Function effectively as a team member
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Positively accept direction
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check
Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times
PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
Local and in-state travel required.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check
Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times
Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!
Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.
Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
Be the one who makes a difference!
With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let’s make a difference together. Apply Today!