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Bezos Academy

Food Service Assistant: Dallas, TX

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $31.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contribution match
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays

Job Description

Bezos Academy is a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool dedicated to providing an excellent early childhood education experience that nurtures every child's full potential. Located in North Dallas at Presbyterian Village North, this innovative institution focuses not only on academic development but also on holistic growth. The academy operates with a strong community-centered approach, ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds receive high-quality care and education in a supportive environment. As a nonprofit organization, Bezos Academy emphasizes equal access, inclusion, and well-being for all enrolled children and foster a collaborative, welcoming workplace for its staff.

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Job Requirements

  • Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
  • ability to pass background checks and complete all trainings required by the state of Texas upon hire
  • knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform a variety of repetitive tasks to prepare and serve food safely
  • experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen or food setting with a clear understanding of food preparation best practices and protocols
  • understanding of Texas food and beverage worker manual
  • active food manager and food handler certifications completed prior to start of hire
  • ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
  • basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • ability to pass background checks and complete all trainings required by the state of Texas upon hire
  • knowledge of cooking methods and procedures including various types of preparation
  • experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen or food setting
  • understanding of Texas food and beverage worker manual
  • active food manager and food handler certifications completed prior to start of hire
  • ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
  • basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • experience working within USDA and CACFP guidelines
  • two or more years of experience working in a school or similar kitchen setting
  • working knowledge of food allergens, intolerances, preferences, and accommodations
  • prior experience as an assistant teacher in a preschool setting
  • associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or two years of post-secondary coursework in Early Childhood Education
  • experience with Montessori pedagogy
  • experience with children with special needs
  • fluent in Spanish

Job Duties

  • Place weekly food orders with the vendor based on student attendance trends and food waste analysis
  • receive and verify daily food deliveries to ensure accuracy with order quantities and alignment with the approved menu
  • manage all aspects of routine vendor performance to ensure the vendor is meeting or exceeding expectations
  • ensure all meals served to students are compliant and document any menu changes on menu
  • track food consumption and waste daily to ensure food costs remain as lean and efficient as possible
  • prepare and serve meals and utensils to classrooms for each scheduled meal service
  • maintain compliance with strict food hygiene and safety protocols at all times

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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