Food Service Tech

ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT • Aurora, IL

7d • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Food Service Tech who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community. Schedule: Monday- Friday 9am-4pm 50% in Elgin location 50% in Aurora location.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent
• Current Certification in Food Service Sanitation
• Complete ServSafe Certification within 30 days of Employment
• At least one year of experience in Food Service
• Previous experience working with persons with developmental and/or behavioral health disabilities preferred
• At least one year of experience facilitating, providing instruction in a group, classroom setting or similar environment
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50lbs
• Meet medical/physical requirement in accordance with food service industry guidelines (i.e. standing, balance, reaching, handling, fingering and vision)
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years
• Position requires a valid Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by AID driver eligibility requirements.
• Position requires the minimum amount of liability insurance as defined by AID personnel policies.
• Complete DHS approved Direct Support Person (DSP) Training if not already on registry
• Must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Must demonstrate effective computer skills
• Attend in-service trainings as required
• Attendance at after hour meetings/programmatic functions required
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic client record system, after training
• Demonstrate flexibility in teaching methods

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with training clients in basic food service skills and positive work behaviors, to enhance their independence and prepare them for community employment.
• Assisting in training basic cooking skills to Residential Staff and meal planning.
• Implement hot lunch program for CDS Clients in Aurora and Elgin locations and assist in Food Truck program.
• Provide programming 50% of the time in Aurora and 50% of the time in Elgin Community Day Services to ensure continuity across assigned day programs.
• Train clients in food service skills using verbal instruction and demonstration using a client-centered approach. This includes at minimum cooking class during day programs, Hot Lunch program and Food Truck program.
• Provide training to Residential Staff in the areas of basic cooking, meal planning and nutrition under the guidance of the Licensed Dietician.
• Provide instruction/training as defined in the clients’ Individual Plans to assist in developing food service and life skills, including in areas of health promotion and positive behaviors
• Maintain accurate documentation of client programming
• Develop a nutritionally sound menu to use as a teaching tool
• Develop and follow a daily cleaning schedule to maintain kitchen and attached room
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with agency and Public Health standards
• Know and follow the AID policies and procedures
• Complete following trainings: DSP within 120 days of hire
• Maintain current Certification in CPR and FA
• Maintain current Certification in CPI
• OIG Rule 50 training on first day and annually
• HIPAA, Infection Control, and Hazard Communication annually
• Maintain Food Service Certification
• Other assigned trainings
• Present a positive approach to job and interpersonal relationships including the team process
• Good attendance as defined by program guidelines
• Provide classes and training to all locations as determined by Supervisor.
• Assist in curriculum development and conduct classes for clients and staff (in collaboration with Licensed Dietician and Training Department).
• Inventory supplies and restock as needed, ensuring that materials/supplies are in working order and ready for use
• Transport clients in personal automobile as needed

Benefits

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
• Mileage reimbursement provided.

What This Job Offers

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