ON CALL FOOD SERVICE STAFF

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children's programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth. Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

• We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.
• We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.
• We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.
• We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.
• We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in following posted menus, using correct food, quantity and recipes to prepare meals.
• Maintain all safety standards, food handling health standards, and all local, county, and state health requirements.
• Wash all dishes, trays, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans.
• Document all meal counts accurately and reconcile with the edit check.
• Collaborate with the Team Administrator to ensure that all residents and staff receive a meal.
• Complete required documentation: daily production menu, time allocation sheets, temperature log, and others as assigned.
• Consult with Kitchen Supervisor about end-of-month inventory preparations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and/or company-sponsored seminars.
• Account for all products and keep copies of all invoices.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED at minimum, plus one or more of the following:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or Child Development
  • Previous experience as an employee or volunteer at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program for at least one year
  • "Lived" experience in the child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or developmental disabilities system as a consumer or caregiver
  • Minimum of one hundred (100) hours of relevant experience working with youth as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor or counselor
• Must meet State of California Health Standards for Food Handlers.
• Maintain a current county food handler's certificate and successfully complete an HACCP course.
• Must have three years or more of extensive food service experience/training.
• Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Able to pass a physical examination, drug clearance, criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity's insurance carrier.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay rate: $16.90 per hour
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
• Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Retirement Plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Location: Apple Valley, CA 92308

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