Food Service Coordinator EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is seeking a Food Service Coordinator for their transitional living facility. This role is responsible for kitchen management, meal preparation, and cooking of all meals in a large-scale residential site setting. Responsibilities include menu planning, accommodating special dietary needs, managing inventory, placing orders, and training clients and staff assisting in the kitchen.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Food Handler/Safety certification required or able to obtain one if required.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and staff responsibilities.
Able to maintain accurate documentation, inventory records, and other required food-service paperwork.
Able to work weekends, holidays, or varying shifts when required.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and assisting with routine kitchen/food-service duties.
Active Fingerprint Clearance Card required or able to obtain one.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with guests, participants, and employees.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.

Nice To Haves

Food Management Certificate required to be completed within 30 days of hire.
Five years of experience in the food service industry including catering, cooking, meal prep/planning, inventory, ordering, kitchen operations and/or kitchen management preferred.
Experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.
Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, residential, group-home, or other human-services setting preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares menus to meet the needs of residents, collaborating with supervisors, medical staff, and nutritionists as needed to ensure dietary needs are met and accommodating special dietary considerations.
Orders food and supplies efficiently and cost-effectively, remaining within budget.
Coordinates, prepares, and/or directs the preparation of all food for the assigned program.
Monitors and ensures all kitchen equipment is operated and maintained according to safety and sanitation requirements.
Develops and implements a direct instruction plan for clients assigned to work in the kitchen area.
Completes follow-up on all clients placed in the kitchen, working with the residential clinical team on progress and treatment plans.
May assist in the orientation of new staff members.
May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Maintains current Food Management Certification.
Stays current with other trainings as assigned.
May supervise food service specialists to assist with meal preparation and cooking as assigned.
Attends meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request.