Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Pathways Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to youth in need of residential treatment services. As part of its commitment to quality care, Pathways runs specialized food service programs aimed at ensuring nutritious and appealing meals are available to its residents and staff. The center operates with a focus on meeting and exceeding state and local health guidelines, providing a safe, sanitary, and pleasant dining environment for all individuals in its care. Located within the Habilitative Home campus, Pathways RTC maintains a supportive, team-driven atmosphere, emphasizing compliance with food safety regulations, effective menu planning,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- must have high school diploma or equivalent
- three years of experience in food preparation
- food handling certification or willingness to be certified within 30 days of employment
- must have working knowledge of basic math applications and computations
- proof of valid Texas driver's license type C and at least three years of driving experience
- access to reliable transportation
- proof of valid or current auto insurance
- cleared motor vehicle driving record
- employment references for the past five years and personal references not including family members
- cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments or convictions
- cleared pre-employment drug test
- working cellular telephone
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- must have high school diploma or equivalent
- three years of experience in food preparation
- food handling certification or willingness to be certified within 30 days of employment
- previous experience in menu planning
- working knowledge of basic math applications and computations
- ability to communicate professionally and relate effectively with staff and residents
- ability to maintain accurate and complete production records
- ability to organize, plan, and complete workload in a timely manner
- ability to work independently and as a team member
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- knowledge of civil rights
- knowledge of meal patterns, portion sizes, meal count procedures, and meal production documentation
- basic understanding of computers, the internet, and other software applications
Job Duties
- Plans and prepares meals that meet or exceed minimum and quality standards for youth in RTC
- maintains high standards related to food quality and appearance
- identifies problems related to achieving the desired quality and uses problem solving procedures to resolve the issues
- ensures all food preparation is done in a timely manner to satisfy the needs of the residents and staff and accommodates shifts, school, and other schedules at Habilitative Home campus
- utilizes methods to preserve nutrient containment
- arranges food attractively in serving containers
- follows planned menus using production sheets and standardized recipes to ensure required portions of food items are being offered
- records amounts of food items prepared and leftover items on daily production sheet for forecasting future needs and minimizing waste
- follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food following HACCP time and temperature guidelines and takes corrective action as needed
- maintains kitchen and food storage area in compliance with local Health Department regulations
- maintains a clean and sanitary work station and cleans up service area and dishes between serving and at the end of day
- establishes a cleaning schedule and follows standard procedures for cleaning equipment, utensils, and work area
- follows best practices and Health Department procedures for insect and rodent control
- maintains high standards of personal hygiene following hand washing protocol and dress standards including hair restraint and wearing gloves when handling food
- inventories food and supplies to ensure availability for planned meals and orders food service supplies according to schedule
- operates all kitchen equipment safely according to manufacturer’s instructions and reports any equipment issues to maintenance
- prepares menus and packages meals for nights, weekends, and outings
- stays abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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