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Role Mission: The Food Service Specialist ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring of students during meal periods (i.e. monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits & vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.) and kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash).
Compensation
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.22 for 0 years of experience and $18.66. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
- Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies
- Ability to understand food recipes, safe handling of food and sanitation practices.
- Working knowledge of kitchen/food production procedures.
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils.
- Ability to perform basic math skill.
- Works well under pressure in a team setting.
- Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, twist.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma Preferred but Not Required
Experience: 1+ years of experience in a job that shows physical activity or requires you to be on your feet for multiple hours a day is required. This role will require the moving of cafeteria tables daily (due to a shared cafeteria/gymnasium space) and disposal of garbage.
License or Certification: Food Handler’s Permit (City of County) preferred.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
- Possess an interest or passion for working with food.
- Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn of food production processes.
- It all in one job—cooking, cleaning, restocking and resetting the kitchen for next day.
- Can meet the physical demands of the job (lifting, bending, walking, etc.).
- Has a basic knowledge of providing service to our customers (students).
- Understand how to read and execute recipes.
- Must be able to handle working with medium to large equipment (i.e. ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.).
- Have basic math skills that directly relate to portioning food items in small trays.
- Takes pride in food that is prepared and served to the students.
- Can take direction and feedback well.
- Things can change fast, must be able to adapt quickly in being switched from serving food to washing dishes.
- Can take feedback well, especially during mid-year and end of year.
- Can self-reflect and be honest with own performance, desire to correct mistakes quickly.
- Can work around or with an academic calendar.
- Extended periods of time where there is not work (i.e. Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break).
- During regular school days, 8 hours per day. Some overtime needed.
- Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays.
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
- Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
- Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
- Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
- Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
- Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
- Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.
Description
Role Mission: The Food Service Specialist ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared, portioned, and served to IDEA students. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: cutting/chopping fruits & vegetables, following recipes, adhering to established kitchen processes, monitoring of students during meal periods (i.e. monitoring for appropriate behavior, encouraging students to consume more fresh fruits & vegetables, no sharing of food, etc.) and kitchen cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, wiping tables, washing dishes, disposing of trash).
Compensation
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.22 for 0 years of experience and $18.66. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
- Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies
- Ability to understand food recipes, safe handling of food and sanitation practices.
- Working knowledge of kitchen/food production procedures.
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils.
- Ability to perform basic math skill.
- Works well under pressure in a team setting.
- Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, twist.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma Preferred but Not Required
Experience: 1+ years of experience in a job that shows physical activity or requires you to be on your feet for multiple hours a day is required. This role will require the moving of cafeteria tables daily (due to a shared cafeteria/gymnasium space) and disposal of garbage.
License or Certification: Food Handler’s Permit (City of County) preferred.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
- Possess an interest or passion for working with food.
- Has a basic knowledge or can quickly learn of food production processes.
- It all in one job—cooking, cleaning, restocking and resetting the kitchen for next day.
- Can meet the physical demands of the job (lifting, bending, walking, etc.).
- Has a basic knowledge of providing service to our customers (students).
- Understand how to read and execute recipes.
- Must be able to handle working with medium to large equipment (i.e. ovens, slicer, steamer, etc.).
- Have basic math skills that directly relate to portioning food items in small trays.
- Takes pride in food that is prepared and served to the students.
- Can take direction and feedback well.
- Things can change fast, must be able to adapt quickly in being switched from serving food to washing dishes.
- Can take feedback well, especially during mid-year and end of year.
- Can self-reflect and be honest with own performance, desire to correct mistakes quickly.
- Can work around or with an academic calendar.
- Extended periods of time where there is not work (i.e. Spring Break, Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break).
- During regular school days, 8 hours per day. Some overtime needed.
- Depending on the campus, may need to work on Saturdays.
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
- Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
- Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
- Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
- Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
- Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
- Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
- Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Service Engineer
Document your engineering training plan early
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Map your Service Engineer duties to specific skill objectives and timelines before you approach any host employer.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a foreign degree program, you qualify for the Intern category. If you've graduated and have at least one year of engineering work experience, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category delays the DS-2019 issuance.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Service Engineer positions at employers with documented exchange visitor hosting history. Targeting companies already familiar with the DS-2019 process reduces the back-and-forth that stalls most J-1 placements.
Confirm the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Certain J-1 Trainees funded by their home government or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Clarify your eligibility with your sponsor before signing any offer.
Negotiate the training plan scope before the DS-2019 is filed
Once a designated sponsor submits your DS-2019 to SEVIS, changing the host employer or program scope requires a new form. Lock in the specific service and maintenance responsibilities, equipment types, and rotation schedule with your host employer before the sponsor files.
Service Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Service Engineer positions?
Most Service Engineer placements fall under the Trainee category, which covers post-degree professionals with at least one year of relevant engineering experience. If you're still enrolled in a foreign university and completing a practical component, the Intern category applies instead. The host employer and a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor together determine which category fits your situation based on your credentials and proposed duties.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Service Engineer role?
The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company. The engineering firm acts as your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, enrolls you in SEVIS, and monitors compliance with the training plan throughout your program. Your host employer coordinates with the sponsor but does not itself hold sponsoring authority.
How do I find Service Engineer host employers open to J-1 arrangements?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Service Engineer roles at companies with exchange visitor hosting experience. Many engineering employers that post standard job listings have never coordinated with a designated sponsor, so filtering for employers already familiar with J-1 Trainee placements saves significant time. Outreach to HR teams that understand the DS-2019 process moves faster through the offer and training plan approval stages.
Can a J-1 Service Engineer change host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 Trainee program requires your designated sponsor to issue an amended or new DS-2019 reflecting the new host and revised training objectives. The new host must agree to the training plan and satisfy the sponsor's vetting requirements. Sponsors generally require advance notice of at least several weeks, and any gap in the host arrangement can jeopardize your program status.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Service Engineer J-1 holders?
It can. The two-year home country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government, if your home country's government specifically requested your participation, or if your engineering specialty appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before obtaining an H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa, unless you obtain a waiver.