Food Service Specialist

La Frontera Center Inc.•Sierra Vista, AZ

20d

About The Position

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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

County issued Certified Food Handler's Certificate

Responsibilities

management of the preparation and volume cooking of all meals and special dietary items
planning of menus
food ordering for Casa de Vida and two additional residential sites

Benefits

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