Job Description
Food Service - Full-time
As a Food Services Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for preparing residential meals, snacks, desserts, special events, training, and meetings. This individual is also responsible for creating a culturally responsive menu for Refugee and Immigrant youth served through Bethany programs, which meets the nutritional standards consistent with agency, state, and federal requirements that apply; this could include but is not limited to Halal food practices, Central American cuisine, and other preferences of the youth based on culture or culinary traditions. .
This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a clean sanitary and safe kitchen in accordance to Health Department standards;
- Ensure equipment is clean and maintained;
- Assure quality food service is provided to all Bethany Residential programs and at staff events;
- Maintain recipes and digital daily records for meal and snack production, temperatures, and sanitation consistent with the time requirements set forth by agency, state, and federal standards;
- Ensure digital daily records are available for auditing, licensing, and accreditation reviews;
- Promptly order or directly purchase needed supplies;
- Receive and account for supplies from wholesaler;
- Meet with supervisor regularly to discuss menu and catering events;
- Attend required training and conferences and apply knowledge on the job;
- Communicate with community resources as needed;
- Provide requested and reasonable catering services to other programs on campus while maintaining priority to program resident needs;
- Provide opportunities for residents to serve as an “assistant” in the kitchen as requested;
- Serve as a role model and provide skill building to youth, as needed;
- Be knowledgeable and mindful of religious and cultural concerns that relate to providing food services to refugee programs.
- Stay knowledgeable and up to date on the residents’ dietary restrictions, allergies, and other meal preparation needs;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associates level degree in Culinary Arts or similar field of study from an accredited college;
- At least one (1) year of hands on experience, preferred;
- Must possess and maintain the ServSafe and ServSafe Allergens Certification;
- Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
- Strong organizational skills and a team player;
- Successfully pass a TB test annually and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
- Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage;
- Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
- Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment.