Food Services Specialist

Compass Connections•Los Fresnos, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role supports the Food Services Department and the Food Services Supervisor to ensure all food services are implemented without concern. The specialist will also function as the Food Services Supervisor in their absence. Maintaining sanitary conditions, operating kitchen equipment, and producing standard food products by accurately weighing and measuring ingredients are key aspects of this position. The role requires knowledge of materials and equipment used in food preparation and cooking, and the implementation of safety protocols, including emergency evacuations. The position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and maintaining confidentiality and professional ethical standards. Other responsibilities include maintaining inventory, preparing food according to approved menus and recipes, compiling USDA and NSLP records, reporting unsafe conditions, and traversing kitchen/dining areas while moving food and equipment.

Requirements

Fluency in English is required.
High school diploma, or equivalent.
Six (6) months of related experience and/or training.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to: Provide excellent customer service organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work.
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications.
Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Food Services Department, including support of the Food Services Supervisor to ensure all food services are implemented without concern.
Function as the Food Services Supervisor in his or her absence.
Maintain sanitary conditions in work and food service areas that meet or exceed all licensing and policy requirements.
Operate kitchen equipment and report any malfunctioning equipment immediately.
Produce a standard food product by weighing and measuring ingredients accurately.
Maintain knowledge of materials and equipment used in food preparation and cooking.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary or requested by the position supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Maintain supply and equipment inventory.
Prepare food using approved menus and recipes according to agency policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Compile and deliver accurate and timely USDA and NSLP meals services records.
Report unsafe conditions in the kitchen/dining area(s) to supervisory staff and suggest possible solutions to hazards.
Frequently traverse the kitchen/dining areas.
Frequently move food and cooking equipment weighing up to 25 pounds in the kitchen/dining areas.