Food Service Specialist

CSG•Coal Township, PA

About The Position

The Food Service Specialist performs food service tasks and cooking for a Mental Health Residential program serving up to 20 individuals. The position plans weekly or monthly breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus; orders food and supplies; and prepares healthy, balanced meals. The specialist communicates with employees about residents’ dietary needs and issues, including preparing special or modified diets. The role operates the kitchen and dining area, including setup, cleaning, and maintenance, and monitors budgets and compliance with Department of Health food safety regulations. The position is part of Adult Mental Health Services Enhanced Personal Care Homes and reports directly to the Residential Supervisor or designee. The schedule is part-time, 16 hours per week, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pay is $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Experience as a food service specialist, food services worker, cook, or in a food preparation operation.
Experience using an online grocery shopping or ordering system.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.
Knowledge of methods, materials, practices, and procedures used in quantity food production.
Knowledge of food production safety and sanitation standards.
Knowledge of and ability to use and care for kitchen utensils and equipment.
Knowledge of cooking ingredient types and qualities, balanced diets, and portion control.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for requisitioning supplies.
Ability to estimate and prepare accurate quantities of food for residents.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification.
Experience working in a food services environment regulated by the Department of Health.

Responsibilities

Plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus on a weekly or monthly basis; maintain and update recipe files and revise recipes for food quality and quantity.
Order food and supplies, review census and menu data, adjust recipes to the quantity needed, and reuse leftover food to reduce waste.
Prepare ingredients and cook menu items, including meats, vegetables, casseroles, soups, and sauces.
Ensure residents are offered balanced meals and modify meals to accommodate dietary and religious needs.
Operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, broilers, fryers, and mixers.
Set up the dining area before meals and clean floors, work surfaces, and other production areas.
Wash and clean cooking utensils and equipment; sanitize kitchen and dining areas after each meal.
Maintain kitchen equipment and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
Monitor budgets and comply with Department of Health food safety regulations.
Provide individual and group education on nutrition and whole health, and support individuals who wish to make changes to their nutrition or whole health.
Learn and model the five principles of trauma-informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
Promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for qualifying employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
Generous paid time off and other paid leave.
Extensive paid training.
Career development opportunities.
Flexible pay options through myFlexPay.
Family medical and parental leave.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
Traditional or Roth 401(k) plans with up to 4% employer match.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Life insurance.
Wellness opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Mentor/mentee opportunities.