Food Service Support

Devereux • Hampton, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time professional position on a residential campus and is responsible for various duties to include:
Will work as a member of the food services team to provide nutritional meals and safeguard the health residential clients, staff and visitors.
Devereux GA Hampton facility is a residental faciltiy for female adolescents ages 10-21.
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to read at 12th grade level.
• At least one year food preparation experience in an institutional setting.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical, Physical Abilities Test, TB Test and Influenza Vaccine
• Valid driver's license
• Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.
• Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in food preparation preferred.
• Previous experience with the National Lunch Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Will work as a member of the food services team to provide nutritional meals and safeguard the health residential clients, staff and visitors.
• Prepares and serves food in accordance with established menus
• Monitors the use of food and prepares additional quantities as needed
• Properly stores dietary supplies according to department procedures
• Note any safety issues which will require immediate notification of Program Coordinator or School Office
• Participate in Monthly Environment of Care inspections and ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards of care.

Benefits

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service)
• Sick time (64 hours per year)
• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• pet insurance
• student loan debt assistance
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs
• ASCEND - Tuition Program
• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
• Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

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