Food Service Worker Date Posted: Jan 13, 2025 Requisition ID: 454884 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46205 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI): The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is one of the largest schools for the blind and visually impaired in the country, in terms of its student population. ISBVI's vision is to provide diverse and salient opportunities for students, educators, and families to access and benefit from its resources. The school is posed to serve as a center of educational excellence and a broker of best practices research and training for educators, students, and families - which will have the effect of significantly improving the educational experiences and lives of children who are blind or have low vision. Role Overview: The Food Service Worker assists with food production and dining for residential and visiting students. You will ensure that work areas and equipment are sanitized, prepare a variety of foods, assist with food deliver, and support the general cleanliness of the dining area. Salary Statement: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $26,312.00 ($13.49 per hour). Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Supervise testing of and/or tests new recipes and makes recommendations for changing, adding of deleting recipes. + Train and supervise cooks in proper food preparation. + Review, evaluate, counsel and discipline work of subordinates. + Make menu substitutions based upon availability or surplus of foods. + Maintain control of all goods and supplies in assigned kitchen area. + Instruct food service staff on proper use and maintenance of equipment. + Requisition food and supplies from facility warehouse as needed according to menus. + Ensure that proper sanitation standards are maintained in kitchen and dining areas. + Plan daily work assignments for each food service employee and prepares monthly work schedules. + Train and supervise food service staff to ensure portion control. + Train and supervise facility workers and cooks in cleaning, kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining area. + Interview new applicants and makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, dismissals, and merit increases etc. + Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: + Specialized knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in large scale food preparation, service, and the care necessary to maintain such equipment. + Specialized knowledge of federal, state and facility regulations involving food preparation and sanitation. + Specialized knowledge of recipe standardization and appropriate recipe standardization and appropriate recipe and menu substitutions. + Ability to train, evaluate and counsel food service staff. + Ability to plan and maintain efficient workflow and work distribution. + Ability to maintain control over food and supplies. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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