Food Services Specialist

Alleghany Highlands Community Services • Covington, VA

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About The Position

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring residents have meals per prescribed dietary needs and preferences. The employee works collaboratively with the dietitian to develop and prepare meal plans that address the resident's needs. The incumbent will ensure all meals served meet conditions for food safety and are served in a manner that best promotes the home environment of the program. We will consider applicants with a C.N.A. background that are interested in a dual role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Valid Driver's License (required)
• ServSafe certified (required but can be obtained after hire)

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of similar experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and maintains records of Menus approved by the facility dietitian
• Ensures that menus are posted for awareness by residents, and all food items are correctly stored and labeled
• Ensure residents on special or modified diets or those with known/diagnosed food allergies will receive meals following physician's orders

Benefits

• A career with AHCS offers valuable benefits from participation in retirement savings; life, health, dental, and vision insurance; generous annual leave, sick leave depending on position, and paid holidays.
• AHCS participates in education assistance opportunities, fitness membership reimbursement, and other great perks!

What This Job Offers

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