Food Service Specialist

Responsible for the management and leads the participation of the preparation and volume cooking of all meals and special dietary items in a large-scale residential site setting of the kitchen and as well as planning of menus and food ordering for residential sites.

DUTIES

Develops menus to meet the needs of residents with input of medical and supervisory staff. Menus to be approved by dietician.

Orders food and supplies in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

Monitors budget and food costs.

Coordinates and/or directs preparation of all food for the program including special occasions.

Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminating waste and utilizing leftovers.

Monitors all dietary department and equipment according to safety and sanitation requirements. Coordinates & supervises food preparation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Attends and participates in in-service training and staff meetings.

Develops and implements direct instruction plan for members, working in the kitchen, including specific skill training.

Does follow-up on all workers placed.

Participates in case reviews and goal planning for each worker.

May assist in the routine maintenance of equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires H.S. or GED diploma and prefers two or more years’ training and experience in food service management preferably in behavioral health residential setting.

formal or on-the-job training in kitchen management, menu planning, and food preparation.

Experience in commercial (includes fast food establishments) or institutional (large scale) food service setting.

County issued Certified Food Handler's Certificate a plus!

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

Knowledge of principles and requirements in food management.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with staff and members.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Other Potential Requirements

Certified Food Handler's Certificate

Food Manager Certificate

Proof of Physical Examination

TB skin test

Fingerprint clearance.

Ability to work flexible schedule evenings and weekends.

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees.

Medical, dental, vision insurance.

Flexible spending Accounts

Health savings account with employer contribution.

403b retirement account

Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).

Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.

15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.

10 paid holidays.

Short-term & Long-term Disability.

Bereavement Leave

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La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

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