FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management, dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences across various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and leisure. Within its portfolio, Chartwells K12 stands out as a specialized division focused on delivering nutritious, appealing meals to students in schools across the nation. With over 16,000 associates serving at more than 4,300 schools, Chartwells K12 combines culinary expertise, nutrition science, and operational excellence to support healthier eating habits and improve the overall dining experience for children. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment and a welcoming workplace for all employees. Located in Rathdrum, Idaho, the Lakeland Joint School District partners with Chartwells K12 to provide food services to its student population. This opening is for full-time and part-time Food Service Worker positions, offering a fixed hourly pay rate of $14.00. Employees enjoy meaningful work preparing and serving food that supports student health and satisfaction in an educational setting.

The Food Service Worker position involves a range of responsibilities critical to maintaining efficient and safe food service operations at school cafeterias. Responsibilities include food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables, as well as weighing and measuring ingredients according to prescribed recipes. The role requires safe handling and transportation of food items and equipment between stations, stoves, and refrigeration units. Proper storage of food with careful attention to wrapping, dating, and rotation is essential to ensure quality and comply with food safety standards. Cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, utensils, and equipment are daily tasks that uphold hygiene and safety protocols. The Food Service Worker also distributes supplies and portable equipment needed for smooth operations.

Serving students and school staff in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner is a core part of this role. The worker helps ensure that food is served at appropriate temperatures and in standard portions, enhancing both quality and customer satisfaction. They address customer concerns professionally and communicate pertinent information to supervisors for resolution. Adherence to company policies regarding service standards, inventory management, cash handling, and safety requirements is mandatory. This position may require occasional flexibility in shifts, particularly during school breaks, when workload and locations may vary depending on business needs.

Chartwells K12 values its associates and offers a comprehensive benefits package to both full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include retirement plans, health and wellness programs, associate shopping privileges, and various insurance options such as pet and identity theft protection. Full-time workers additionally have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. The company fosters a drug-free workplace and commits to workplace safety and ethical practices. This position is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful work in food service with a focus on supporting school communities and children's nutrition under an inclusive and supportive employer.