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Food Service Assistant: Lakeland, FL

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.00 - $31.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Bezos Academy is a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching educational environment for young children. Committed to excellence in early childhood education, Bezos Academy emphasizes a holistic approach that blends academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school is designed to support every child's full potential, fostering a community built on inclusivity, diversity, and respect. With multiple locations and plans for expansion, including a new preschool launching soon in Lakeland, FL, Bezos Academy maintains a strong employer commitment to creating supportive, engaging workplaces that enhance both staff and student experiences.

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Job Requirements

  • Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
  • experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen/food setting
  • ability to fulfill all credentialing requirements by the Florida Department of Children and Families including passing state licensing-required background checks and providing applicable health documents
  • active food manager and food handler certifications completed prior to start of hire
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks
  • access to reliable transportation
  • ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
  • basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Qualifications

  • Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
  • experience working in an institutional or highly regulated kitchen/food setting with a clear understanding of food preparation best practices and protocols
  • ability to fulfill all credentialing requirements required by Florida Department of Children and Families including passing state licensing-required background checks, provide applicable health documents, and complete all initial and ongoing trainings
  • experience working across lines of difference and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
  • ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely
  • 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
  • active food manager and food handler certifications completed prior to start of hire
  • access to reliable transportation to and from work to ensure timely, effective instruction and to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
  • ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
  • basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 and maintain compliance with all state and local jurisdictional requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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