FOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR

CAYA Collaborative Care•Scottsville, KY

7d•$18 - $18

About The Position

The Food Services Coordinator supports clients with substance abuse and dual diagnoses by following each client’s individual treatment plan developed by the multidisciplinary treatment team. The role works under the direction of the Program Manager, RN, Therapist, and other staff, and oversees the facility’s dietary needs, including the kitchen and dining room. The coordinator is responsible for dietary department operations, including staff training, ordering, cost control, inventory, diet orders, sanitation, meal planning and preparation, food storage, and compliance with state and local health reviews. The position also supervises client kitchen and dining room duties, supports client participation in social, educational, and recreational activities, and may perform Residential Associate duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days.
Obtain dietary certifications as needed.
Ability to lift or move 30 pounds.
Willingness to live the company’s core values: integrity, teamwork, trust and respect, care and compassion, and ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Additional education is preferred.
One year of experience in a related position is preferred but not required; a combination of education and work experience may also qualify.

Responsibilities

Follow CAYA Standards of Behavior and provide customer and personal services to clients, families, and visitors in support of the organization’s core values.
Manage dietary department responsibilities, including staff training, ordering, cost control, inventory, diet orders, and sanitation.
Plan menus, prepare meals, and oversee food storage and state and local health service reviews.
Participate in quarterly visits by the consultant dietitian and implement agreed-upon changes.
Supervise client job duties in the kitchen and dining room.
Teach staff dietary rules and regulations to help ensure safety.
Maintain knowledge of applicable state and local laws, rules, and dietary best-practice guidelines.
Follow infection control procedures and standard precautions, including using protective equipment when handling blood or body fluids.
Maintain knowledge of Residential Associate duties and fulfill that role as needed.
Take client vital signs and contact the clinical supervisor or RN when results are outside the normal range.
Understand medication dispensing, documentation, and supervision practices.
Organize, supervise, and encourage client participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.