Food Service Coordinator Assistant

PATHWAY SOCIETY INC • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general guidance of the food services coordinator, the food service assistant is responsible for the preparation and service of healthy meals for clients in a residential substance use treatment facility.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook meals; one year of food service experience preferred
• Must possess current food handler certification
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Must maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and coworkers, and possess excellent ethical standards
• Must exhibit professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability at-all-times
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive client information, per HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2
• Must pass comprehensive background and reference check

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• driver license and clean driving record preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy and nutritious meals in accordance within federal, state, and county requirements
• Follow all health codes pertaining to sanitation and safety, including but not limited to how to properly prepare food to avoid food-borne illnesses, cleanliness of work area and cooking utensils, and personal grooming
• Assist with the inventory, stocking, and organization of the pantry, freezer and other food storage areas
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
• Prepare meals in bulk while maintaining portion control without generating waste
• Maintain required records, logs, and documentation
• Work together with the food services coordinator to contribute to the creation of the weekly menu
• Work fluidly as a team; supporting the food services coordinator with all planning, preparation and service

Benefits

• fully paid medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurances for the employee and a contribution to spouse/dependent premiums
• Contribution to the employee's 401k
• paid holidays
• a generous PTO package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED