Food Service Coordinator - Full-time

pDescription/ppstrongJob Summary/strong/ppThe role of the Food Services Coordinator is to ensure the nutritional and dietary needs of program participants are met. The primary responsibilities of the Food Service Coordinator will include preparing and cooking meals, ensuring compliance with menus, sanitation, and safety regulations; interacting with participants; and facilitating communication. The Food Services Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen; nutritional menu planning; cooking; establishing cleaning and maintenance schedules; maintaining high sanitation standards; and maintaining accurate inventory of dietary supplies and household equipment./ppbr//ppstrongAvailable Shift:/strong/ppMonday through Friday 10:00am- 6:00pm/ppbr//ppstrongPay rate:/strong $17.25 an hour/ppbr//ppbr//ppstrongEssential Functions/strong/pulliPrepare all meals under the direction of the Division Director/liliResponsible for providing healthy and unique meals in a family style setting and providing a high-quality vegetarian option at all times./liliPlan and write house menus to include alternate menus for special diets and ensure that they are followed.nbsp;/liliPost menus and nutritional information on bulletin boards located in the kitchen area, office area and community area in accordance with Personal Care Home Licensing Codes./liliPlan and control special diets./liliEstimate food consumption in determining type and quantity of foods to be prepared./liliOrder all food and house supplies on a weekly basis in a fiscally responsible manner./liliSign for all food deliveries and check order for accuracy./liliEnsure that all meals are ready and served on time./liliEnsure that all food served is attractive, palatable and nutritious./liliMaintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area and delegate different areas of sanitation to residential and housekeeping staff./liliMaintain the cleanliness of refrigerators and freezers and ensure that all food is properly covered and stored./liliEnsure that all kitchen equipment is in proper working condition and in compliance with Personal Care Home Licensing Codes./liliAssume the responsibility for planning special functions with the Division Director, Program Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator./liliPerform job within framework of agency, site and professional standards./liliParticipate in staff meetings and training programs./liliParticipate in supervision on an on-going basis./liliAttend and participate in agency events./liliAdhere to agency/site policies and procedures./liliProject a positive attitude and image to residents, family members, and outside contacts./liliUse appropriate communication channels./liliComplete assignments independently, within specified time frames./liliParticipate in achievement of agency goals and mission./liliDemonstrate the ability to take direction./liliAdhere to the request of the Division Director./liliCooperate with other agency staff and exhibit a positive attitude toward position and agency mission./liliShow initiative and demonstrate good judgement./liliParticipate in shifts as scheduled by the Division Director./liliFollow instructions accurately and thoroughly./liliRespond appropriately to emergency situations./liliTransport clients as necessary/appropriate./liliDisplay motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have physical and or mental disabilities./liliDemonstrate the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of clients./liliProcess knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation./liliFollow expected dress code./liliWork as scheduled to assure coverage./liliPerforms job in a safe manner./liliReports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner./liliPerforms other duties or special projects as required or as assigned./li/ulpstrongOther Functions/strong/pulliAttends and participates in regular supervision./liliResponds appropriately to emergency situations./liliPerforms job within framework of agency, site, and professional standards./liliParticipates in staff meetings and training programs./liliAttends and participates in agency events./liliAdheres to agency/site policies and procedures including HIPAA requirements./liliCooperates and coordinates with Regional Director on all operational issues./liliProjects a positive attitude and image to staff, participants, family members, and outside contacts./liliUses appropriate communication channels./liliCompletes assignments independently and within specified time frames./liliParticipates in achievement of agency objectives, goals, and mission./liliDisplays motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness/disabilities./liliDemonstrates the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of people served./liliDisplays ability to take direction./liliDemonstrates knowledge of basic principles and methods of clinical psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation./liliFollows agency dress code./liliAdheres to supervisor's requests./liliCooperates with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency./liliContributes to the growth and development of services./liliShows initiative and demonstrate good judgement./liliFollows instructions accurately and thoroughly./liliWorks as scheduled to assure coverage./liliPerforms job in a safe manner./liliReports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner/li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongQualifications/strong/ppstrongRequired Education:/strong High School Diploma or GEDnbsp;/ppstrongPreferred Education: /strongHigh School Diploma or GED/ppstrongField of study:/strong General Studies/ppstrongWork Experience:/strong 2 to 3 years/ppstrongCertifications, Licenses, Registrations Required:/strong Valid Driver’s License/ppstrongKnowledge, Skills and Abilities/strong/pulliFood services certification preferred./liliCulinary degree or equivalent experience preferred./liliCertification in food service sanitation preferred./liliCooking for groups of 20+ is preferred./liliPrepares and cook meals that demonstrate the 5 characteristics of food: Taste, Temperature, Aroma, Presentation, and Texture./liliSkills in facilitating training on dietary and sanitation needs./liliDemonstrate knowledge of basic math skills when maintaining a budget including cost analysis./liliDemonstrate interest and aptitude for increasing skill level and acquiring new skills relative to food service./liliExhibit the following competencies: dependability, team player, job knowledge, initiative, problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and delegation./liliExhibit strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work effectively in an environment with competing demands./liliKnowledge of proper sanitation and hygiene./liliKnowledge of healthy menus./liliKnowledge of proper food portions and weights./liliKnowledge of nutrition and special diet planning./liliAbility to organize kitchen and storage rooms./liliMotivation, interest, and ability to provide service for people who have disabilities (mental illness, physical, emotional, cognitive, etc.) with significant high-risk behaviors and on-going behavioral management/treatment./liliExcellent oral and written communication skills; comfortable speaking in front of groups./liliKnowledge of Microsoft Office processing systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)/liliAbility to take direction as well as direct others when necessary/liliAbility to handle multiple tasks./liliValid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency vehicles./liliKnowledge of Microsoft Office products./liliStrong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team./liliComfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive./liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills./liliAbility to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments./liliAbility to exercise judgment./li/ulpstrongPhysical and Environmental Job Requirements/strong strongR/strongarely strongO/strongccasionally strongF/strongrequently strongC/strongonstantly/pulliSitting – required to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. F/liliStanding – required to remain on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area. O/liliWalking – required to walk considerable distances in the facility during the course of work. O/liliLifting – required to raise or lower objects from one level to another regularly./liliUp to 10 pounds O/lili11 to 20 pounds R/lili21 to 30 pounds R/lili31 to 50 pounds R/lili51 to 75 pounds (team lifting as appropriate) R/lili76 to 100 pounds (team lifting required) R/liliCarrying – required to carry objects in arms or on the shoulder. O/liliPushing – required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved away. R/liliPulling – required to exert force up to 20 lbs. so that an object can be moved towards employee. R/liliClimbing – required to climb and work in overhead areas. R/liliBalancing – required to move between objects or work in overhead areas. R/liliStooping – required to bend forward by bending at the waist. O/liliKneeling – required to move or support self on knees R/liliCrouching – required to bend the legs or spine. R/liliCrawling – required to work in confined space and move about on hands and knees. R/liliReaching – required to use hands and arms to reach for or place objects. R/liliFeeling – required to discriminate between varying textures. R/liliGrasping – required to pick up objects with fingers. R/liliSubstantial Movements – required to perform substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. O/liliEye, Hand, Foot Coordination – required to coordinate the eyes, hands, feet with each other in response to visual stimuli. O/liliMotor Coordination Skills – required to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers rapidly and accurately and handle precise movements. R/liliColor Determination – required to identify colors through vision. R/liliNear Acuity – required close, clear vision with or without correction. O/liliDepth Perception – required to distinguish depth. O/li/ulpstrongNOTE:/strong At the discretion of the Personnel Officer and COO, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience./p