HKS Food Service Worker

 Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and deaf or hard of hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws.  Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION: Food Service Worker 

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. 

Our services span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are our most valuable resource. Our food service workers may work at any one of AIDB’s cafeterias. This role is responsible for cooking, assisting in food prepping, serving food from counters and steamtables, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workstations. 

ABOUT YOU

You will have an opportunity to use your professional expertise to engage with students and our guests. At AIDB we are limitless and so are the possibilities for your professional growth and fulfillment. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. 

• Must be able to lift up tp 35 lbs unassisted and 70 lbs with assistance.

• Must be able to follow a recipe.

• Must be able to perform physical requirements of position including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Servsafe Certification. 

• Two (2) years of cafeteria experience in a school or residential setting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prep food items for meal service, cooking, and serving of meals to students, staff, and guests.

• Wash dishes and put up dishes.

• Keep the work area clean and hazard free.

• Help maintain and clean kitchen equipment. 

• Follow the cleaning schedule. 

• Put away inventory. 

• Keep storage areas clean and organized.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

• Must attend ServSafe Food Safety training and sit for the certification exam within three (3) months of employment. 

• A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB

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BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

                   Alabama State TRS Retirement

                   Deferred Compensation Options Available

                   Paid Time Off

                   On-site daycare

Direct deposit required.

This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.