Food Service Support Specialist
hace 3 días
Orlando
Job DescriptionSalary: $17.50-$19/Hour About Cristo Rey Network The Cristo Rey Network of 41 high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. Cristo Rey partners with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success: students are two times more likely to complete a bachelors degree by age 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population. Who We Are Cristo Rey Orlando High School is located in Orlando, FL, and is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The school opened its doors to its inaugural freshmen class in the fall of 2025. Like all Cristo Rey schools, it is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for students of all faiths from families of limited financial means. The school is co-educational and serves students of diverse backgrounds. We help our students grow intellectually, academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate from high school and college, and become future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and the broader community. Cristo Rey Orlando will prepare students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), and faith-based education combine to provide students with a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education. This Role Cristo Rey Orlando High School is seeking a mission-driven Food Service Support Specialist who will support the schools vision by ensuring that their work contributesto the success of students, families, and staff. This role helps sustain the resources and systems thatmake our mission possible, combining attention to detail with a commitment to service. The Food Service Support Specialist supports the daily operations of the schools breakfast and lunch programs, gainingthe skills needed to potentially advance into a management role. This person will help ensure meals meet state, federal, and diocesan standards for nutrition, safety, and quality, while supporting theoverall efficiency and compliance of the food service program.Key Responsibilities include: • Assist with daily operations of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, • Prepare and submit meal counts, production records, and reimbursement claims, • Plan menus that meet USDA guidelines; order food and supplies from approved vendors, • Oversee meal quality, portion control, and accommodations for special dietary needs, • Support training, scheduling, and supervision of kitchen staff and volunteers, • Promote and enforce kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance, • Serve as a backup point of contact for administrators, vendors, and NSLP officials, • Coordinate student volunteer opportunities in the kitchen, • Assist with food planning and service for school events, • Maintain accurate records and help manage the cafeteria budget, • Monitor and report on inventory, finances, and program participation Required Qualifications • At least 1 year of food service experience, preferably in a school or institutional setting, • Ability to understand and apply federal and state food program regulations, • Basic math and computer skills (Excel, food service software, FANS system), • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, • Bilingual skills are a plus Preferred Experience and Skills • Computer literacy and comfort with food service software systems, • Attention to detail and ability to follow complex regulatory guidelines, • Effective verbal and written communication in English, • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure, • Team work Physical and Working Conditions • Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching at or below shoulder height., • Occasional squatting, kneeling, or balancing on slippery surfaces., • Regular lifting and carrying of up to 35 lbs. (e.g., food trays, milk crates, cases of produce)., • Ability to work in hot/cold conditions (kitchen, refrigerators, ovens). Professional Expectations • Maintain a calm and positive demeanor in high-pressure situations., • Meet deadlines and maintain regulatory compliance with minimal supervision., • Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic., • Represent Cristo Rey Orlando High School with integrity and hospitality. Position Details Reports to:Wellness Project Manager & Food Service Coordinator Position Type: Full-Time, Contractual (11-month school year position) FLSA Status: Non-exempt Start Date: When filled Schedule: 6 AM 3 PM (1 hour unpaid lunch) How to Apply If you have the requested background and a passion for the mission, we invite you to apply. Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate is found. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, ranging from $17.50 to $19.00 per hour. Applicants should provide at least 3 references. To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with the links provided at: Cristo Rey Orlando High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment, unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the church. Please note: Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this role. We participate in E-Verify.