Food Service Specialist

Responsible for the management and leads the participation of the preparation and volume cooking of all meals and special dietary items in a large scale residential site setting of the kitchen and as well as planning of menus and food ordering for Casa de Vida and two additional residential sites.

DUTIES

Develops menus to meet needs of residents with input of medical and supervisory staff. Menus to be approved by dietician.

Orders food and supplies in most efficient and cost effective manner.

Monitors budget and food costs.

Coordinates and/or directs preparation of all food for the program including special occasions.

Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminating waste and utilizing leftovers.

Monitors all dietary department and equipment according to safety and sanitation requirements. Coordinates & supervises food service staff.

Provides on-site counseling, training and supervision of clients in both individual and group settings as part of a vocational training program to achieve program goals.

Maintains client records including evaluation, follow-up, and closure activity according to established guidelines and procedures. Attends and participates in in-service training and staff meetings.

Develops and implements direct instruction plan for clients on work site including specific skill training.

Assists in the review of client assessment for job match including client adaptive behaviors, parent/caretaker attitudes, transportation possibilities, the client's expressed willingness to work and other relevant factors.

Acts as advocate for client and family in dealing with other agencies and the public.

Does follow-up on all workers placed.

Participates in case reviews and goal planning for each worker.

May assist in the routine maintenance of equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires H.S. or GED diploma and two or more years training and experience in food service management preferably in behavioral health residential setting. Some formal or on-the-job training in kitchen

management, menu planning, and food preparation. Experience in commercial (includes fast food establishments) or institutional (large scale) food service setting. County issued Certified Food Handler's Certificate

a plus!

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

Knowledge of principles and requirements in food management.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with staff and clients.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Other Potential Requirements

Certified Food Handler's Certificate

Proof of Physical Examination

TB skin test

Fingerprint clearance

Ability to work flexible schedule evenings and weekends

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees.

Medical, dental, vision insurance.

Flexible spending Accounts

Health savings account with employer contribution.

403b retirement account

Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).

Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.

15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.

10 paid holidays.

Short-term & Long-term Disability.

Bereavement Leave

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La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

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