Food Service Specialist

Community Services Group•Highspire, PA

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About The Position

The Food Service Specialist performs food service and cooking duties at a Mental Health Residential (MH Res) 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, including special or modified diets to address residents’ dietary and religious needs. The role operates and maintains the kitchen and dining area, including setup, cleaning, and maintenance, and monitors budgets and compliance with Department of Health food safety regulations. The Food Service Specialist reports directly to the Residential Supervisor or designee and is part of the Adult Mental Health Services Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Program. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The wage is $20.00 per hour. The position also provides individual and group education about nutrition and whole health and supports individuals seeking to make changes in these areas. The employee is expected to learn and model the five principles of trauma-informed care—safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment—and to promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.
Knowledge of balanced diets and portion control.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for requisitioning supplies.
Ability to estimate and prepare accurate quantities of food for individuals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain and update recipe files and revise recipes to ensure food quality and appropriate quantities.
Operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, broilers, fryers, and mixers, to produce menu items.
Offer residents balanced meals and modify meals to meet dietary and religious needs.
Prepare ingredients and cook meats, vegetables, casseroles, soups, and sauces according to menus.
Review census and menu data, adjust recipes as needed, and reuse leftover food to reduce waste.
Set up the dining area before meals are served.
Clean floors, work surfaces, and other production areas; wash cooking utensils and equipment; and sanitize the kitchen and dining areas after each meal.
Monitor kitchen equipment, ensure it is maintained, and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
Provide individual and group education on nutrition and whole health and support individuals seeking to make related changes.
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.
Plan meal menus, order food and supplies, monitor budgets, and comply with Department of Health food safety regulations.
Communicate with employees about residents’ dietary needs and issues, including special or modified diets.

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.