The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students in PreK through 12th grade. With over 30 years of strong history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is leading the way for Christian education in The Woodlands, Texas and North Houston area.
Position Title: Food Service Associate
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Reports To: Director of Food Service
Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule: 7:00am to 3:30pm Job Summary:
To Apply: Navigate to www.twca.net/about/employment and click on "submit application"
If you have a passion for food and are looking for a great way to enter the industry, food service work may be the right choice to set you on your career path. Working in food service offers many opportunities for advancement of your career, but it generally requires little in the way of skills and specialized experience to get started. Food service workers are encouraged to learn on the job, which means that you make money while learning valuable skills that can help you advance in your career. Food service is a great industry for new workers who are looking for a versatile skill set, as well as established employees who want to change their careers or just make a little extra cash on the side.
Job Responsibilities:
- Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating food as requested by the chef or other supervising employee.
- Prepare simple meals such as salads or desserts.
- Help cooks with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.
- Greet and take customer orders, remember special requests, and deliver food in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive demeanor when dealing with café patrons, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making meal suggestions when asked.
- Assist with cleaning the café and service areas by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.
- Adhere to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free of contaminants and pathogens that might make customers sick.
- Clean pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Assemble items to be served and sold at designated food service area locations; prepare food for transport across campus or to other locations, maintaining appropriate records as assigned.
- Ability to work any assigned station depending on staffing needs.
- Help create a teamwork atmosphere by practicing proactive humility.
Job Requirements:Required:
- Food handlers license or certification that is valid in your area within 60 days of employment (paid by TWCA)
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal with a variety of school cafe patrons
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, cleaning, and maintenance
- Positive attitude with the ability to handle stressful situations
- Basic knowledge of computers and tablets
- Reliable transportation to work, living within an acceptable distance
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
Preferred:
- High school degree or GRE
- Prior Customer Service experience.
Other:
Equipment Used:
- Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.
Working Conditions:
- Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Additional Qualifications:
- Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.
- Commit to personal spiritual development.
- Serve as a positive Christian role model to students and pursue Christ-like behavior.
- Be a responsible steward of TWCA’s resources and personally support TWCA’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:The ideal candidate can:
- Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- Work in standard office conditions and climate.
- Perform in a sometimes-stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- Sit and stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
- Hear and understand speech at normal office levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal offices, outdoors, and on the telephone.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.
This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the employer’s sole discretion. Further, Employee’s duties may be revised by the School based on its changing needs.
Please click on “Employment Application” below and indicate position preferred in the appropriate field. Complete all areas of the application for consideration. TWCA offers an excellent compensation package comparable to Conroe ISD and paid holidays.
Please go to www.twca.net/about/employment and click on "Employment Application" to complete an application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
