Food Service Worker

Description Orchard Park Schools Rate of Pay: 17.00 Part time hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am-1:30 pm Company Overview: Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. provides high-quality food services in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional service, and we invite you to be a part of our success.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled and adaptable Food Service Worker to join our team within school environments. This role involves a range of responsibilities, including meal preparation, serving, and dishwashing. The ideal candidate will benefit from a schedule aligned with school hours, providing a work-life balance that allows for family time in the evenings.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Service: Prepare and serve meals according to established recipes, portion control guidelines, and food safety standards. Ensure cleanliness and organization in all food service areas. Customer Interaction: Deliver a positive customer experience by professionally greeting students, staff, and visitors.

Address inquiries about menu items, pricing, and payment options. Food Supply Management : Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies as per established procedures. Support inventory management efforts. Operational Support: Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and timely service.

Adhere to school district policies and regulations. Food Line Maintenance: Set up and maintain the food service line, including plates, utensils, food, and beverages. Dishwashing: Perform dishwashing duties as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous experience in food service or customer service roles is desirable. Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks.

Basic math skills and experience handling money accurately are essential. Familiarity with cash registers is preferred. Working Conditions: The Food Service Worker will be based primarily in a school cafeteria environment, with the flexibility to work early mornings and, occasionally, evenings or weekends for special events.

The role involves exposure to hot temperatures, steam, and cleaning chemicals. Salary: $17.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedules with no late nights, weekends, or holidays. Positions aligned with school schedules for work-life balance. Benefit eligible positions include Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), LTD, Life Insurance, and Paid Vacation.

Complimentary training and uniforms. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals to our team at Personal Touch Food Service! We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.