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Coal Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
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Summary:
The Food Service Specialist is responsible for food service tasks and cooking at a Mental Health Residential (MH Res) program for up to 20 individuals. This position plans monthly or weekly breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, orders food and supplies, and monitors and prepares healthy, balanced meals. The Food Service Specialist communicates with employees regarding resident dietary needs/issues which may include preparing special/modified diets. They are responsible for the operation of the kitchen and dining area including setup, cleaning, and maintenance. The Food Service Specialist is also responsible for monitoring budgets and compliance with all Department of Health (DOH) food safety regulations. The Food Service Specialist reports directly to the Residential Supervisor or designee.Wage Information:
$19.00 per hour.Job Description:
Maintains, updates recipe files, and revises recipes for quality and quantity of food.
Operates kitchen equipment such as ovens, broilers, fryers, and mixers used in the production of menu items.
Ensures that all residents are offered a balanced meal and modifies meals to meet dietary and religious needs of individuals.
Prepares ingredients and cooks meats, vegetables, casseroles, soups, and sauces according to menus.
Reviews census and menu data, adjusts recipes accordingly, and recycles leftover food to reduce waste.
Ensures the dining area is set up prior to meals being served.
Cleans floors, work surfaces, and other work areas in the production area.
Washes and cleans cooking utensils and equipment.
Sanitizes the kitchen and dining areas after each meal.
Ensures that kitchen equipment is maintained and communicates the need for maintenance and repairs.
Provides individual and group education on topics such as nutrition and whole health.
Supports individuals who wish to make changes to their nutrition and/or whole health.
Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care; safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, and procedures used in a quantity food production operation.
Knowledge of food production safety and sanitation standards.
Knowledge of and ability to use and care for kitchen utensils and equipment.
Knowledge of the types and qualities of cooking ingredients.
Knowledge of balanced diets and portion control.
Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in requisitioning supplies.
Ability to estimate and prepare an accurate quantity of food needed for the individuals.
Qualifications:
This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:
Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
Extensive Paid Training
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
Family Medical and Parental Leave
Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Wellness Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.
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