Food Service Coordinator

About the role

CareLink Community Support Services is seeking a Food Services Coordinator to join our team. This role ensures the nutritional and dietary needs of program participants are met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals under the direction of the Division Director
• Provide healthy and unique meals in a family style setting and offer a high-quality vegetarian option at all times
• Plan and write house menus to include alternate menus for special diets and ensure they are followed
• Post menus and nutritional information on bulletin boards
• Plan and control special diets
• Estimate food consumption in determining type and quantity of foods to be prepared
• Order all food and house supplies on a weekly basis in a fiscally responsible manner
• Sign for all food deliveries and check order for accuracy
• Ensure that all meals are ready and served on time
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area and delegate different areas of sanitation to residential and housekeeping staff
• Maintain the cleanliness of refrigerators and freezers and ensure that all food is properly covered and stored
• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition and in compliance with Personal Care Home Licensing Codes
• Assume the responsibility for planning special functions with the Division Director, Program Supervisor, and/or Program Coordinator
• Participate in staff meetings and training programs
• Attend and participate in agency events
• Adhere to agency/site policies and procedures including HIPAA requirements
• Cooperate with other agency staff and exhibit a positive attitude toward position and agency mission
• Show initiative and demonstrate good judgement
• Follow instructions accurately and thoroughly
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Transport clients as necessary/appropriate
• Display motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have physical and/or mental disabilities
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound judgements regarding the welfare of clients
• Project a positive attitude and image to residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Use appropriate communication channels
• Complete assignments independently, within specified time frames
• Participate in achievement of agency goals and mission
• Displays motivation and interest in working creatively with people who have mental illness/disabilities
• Demonstrates the ability to take direction
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic principles and methods of clinical psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation
• Follows agency dress code
• Adheres to supervisor's requests
• Cooperates with other staff and exhibits a positive attitude toward position and agency
• Contributes to the growth and development of services
• Shows initiative and demonstrates good judgement
• Fulfills job within framework of agency, site, and professional standards
• Performs job in a safe manner
• Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Field of Study: General Studies
• Work Experience: 2 to 3 years
• Required Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Food services certification preferred; Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred; Certification in food service sanitation preferred; Cooking for groups of 20+ is preferred; Prepares and cook meals that demonstrate the 5 characteristics of food: Taste, Temperature, Aroma, Presentation, and Texture; Skills in facilitating training on dietary and sanitation needs; Demonstrate knowledge of basic math skills when maintaining a budget including cost analysis; Demonstrate interest and aptitude for increasing skill level and acquiring new skills relative to food service; Exhibit the following competencies: dependability, team player, job knowledge, initiative, problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and delegation; Exhibit strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work effectively in an environment with competing demands; Knowledge of proper sanitation and hygiene; Knowledge of healthy menus; Knowledge of proper food portions and weights; Knowledge of nutrition and special diet planning; Ability to organize kitchen and storage rooms; Motivation, 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; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Comfortable speaking in front of groups; Knowledge of Microsoft Office processing systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Ability to take direction as well as direct others when necessary; Ability to handle multiple tasks; Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency vehicles; Knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; High energy, self-motivated and proactive; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments; Ability to exercise judgment.

Physical and Environmental Job Requirements

• Sitting – required to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Standing – required to remain on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Walking – required to walk considerable distances in the facility during the course of work.
• Lifting – required to raise or lower objects from one level to another regularly.
• Up to 10 pounds
• 11 to 20 pounds
• 21 to 30 pounds
• 31 to 50 pounds
• 51 to 75 pounds (team lifting as appropriate)
• 76 to 100 pounds (team lifting required)
• Climbing – required to climb and work in overhead areas.
• Balancing – required to move between objects or work in overhead areas.
• Bending – required to bend forward by bending at the waist.
• Kneeling – required to move or support self on knees.
• Crawling – required to work in confined space and move about on hands and knees.
• Reaching – required to use hands and arms to reach for or place objects.
• Feeling – required to discriminate between varying textures.
• Grasping – required to pick up objects with fingers.
• Substantial Movements – required to perform substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Eye, Hand, Foot Coordination – required to coordinate the eyes, hands, feet with each other in response to visual stimuli.
• Motor Coordination Skills – required to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers rapidly and accurately and handle precise movements.
• Color Determination – required to identify colors through vision.
• Near Acuity – required close, clear vision with or without correction.
• Depth Perception – required to distinguish depth.