Food Server

Food Server

Job Type: Full-time/ Temporary as needed

Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

This is a 20 hour per week position: Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the exception of two (2) school vacation weeks and holidays. This candidate will be responsible for handling communication between the school and our food vendor, understanding any dietary needs and restrictions per Doctor's orders in order to insure that the lunch program runs smoothly. The position will also be responsible for serving lunches for our students, keeping track of the temperature of the food once it is served and cleaning up between lunch periods.

The ideal candidate loves children and is a flexible, hard working individual who can clearly communicate with the population we serve. We are looking for a self starter who will take initiative on needed projects and be reliable. Attention to detail, understanding of the children's behaviors and communication issues, and the ability to work as a team player are required for this position.

This position supports Melmark New England’s mission to serve children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury, neurological diseases and disorders, comorbid mental health disorders and severe challenging behaviors. It is required that employees demonstrate their understanding of that service mission through their work behavior and commitment to the students and the staff who are directly involved in the delivery of that service.

All staff are expected to adhere to Melmark’s Code of Conduct and Standards of Professionalism included in the Employee Handbook. It is the responsibility of each staff member to read and familiarize themselves with the contents of the Employee Handbook and ask questions relative to the application of these standards in the workplace if unclear to the employee.

Essential Functions

Reports on duty at assigned time; reports absence as far in advance as possible, but in no case later than normal reporting time.

If resigning from the position, all positions require a minimum of four weeks’ notice. Melmark New England retains the right to refuse professional reference except as legally required to those employees who do not give proper notice.

Coordinates food preparation which includes but not limited to warming any frozen foods, setting up the tables before meal time.

Maintains food inventory and informs the Director of Business Operations when the inventory is low.

Responsible for general upkeep of the kitchen area by cleaning, mopping and dusting the tables, floors etc.

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the staff break room at all times.

In charge of cleaning refrigerators throughout the school and throwing away unclaimed items in the fridge.

All other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; college and/or business background preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: A valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, and Melmark’s Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program.

Skill(s): Requires cleaning experience, exceptional organizational skills and knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) regulations relating to foodservice.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in foodservice.

Interrelationships: Interacts with all Melmark New England teachers and students to provide smooth transition between lunch program and to help maintain the facility needs of Melmark New England.