Food Service Support

Devereux • Lawrenceville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 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 Lawrenceville facility is a residential facility for female adolescents ages 12-17. Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional training in food preparation preferred.
• Must be able to read at 12th grade level.
• At least one year food preparation experience in an institutional setting.
• Previous experience with the National Lunch Program is preferred.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds, walk, run, stoop, kneel, push/pull and reach above shoulders.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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