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Culinary and Program Specialist (Full Time/Mon-Fri 9a-5p)
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $19.38
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Job Description
This opportunity is with a reputable agency committed to providing supportive residential treatment programs that promote recovery and wellness for individuals. The agency emphasizes a holistic approach to care, integrating essential life skills with therapeutic support to help residents achieve greater independence and improved quality of life. As a well-established organization in its sector, it operates with thorough compliance to health and safety standards and strives to maintain a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for the populations it serves. The agency collaborates extensively with local support services, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure that programs are efficiently run, resources are... Show More
Job Requirements
- Two years’ experience in settings whose operations are comparable to residential treatment programs
- Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and reliable automobile
Job Qualifications
- Experience with food service in healthcare or residential treatment settings
- Knowledge of USDA guidelines, US Food Code, and relevant state regulations
- Managers ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain within six months
- Ability to conduct safety inspections and maintain compliance with OSHA standards
- Strong organizational skills for inventory and supply management
- Experience training or mentoring individuals in life skills or kitchen safety
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including dietitians and program managers
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles
- Basic understanding of contagious disease precautions
- Proficiency in managing SNAP program documentation
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Job Duties
- Prepares healthy and nutritious meals in accordance with the agency’s four-week cycle menu and USDA, US Food Code, NY Subpart 14-1
- Maintains current Managers ServSafe certification and obtains it within 6 months of hire if not already certified
- Maintains ordering and record keeping to stay in good status with FeedMore of WNY
- Maintains an inventory of supplies for day-to-day operation including bedding, hygiene, and cleaning supplies
- Orders all food service supplies
- Ensures compliance with OSHA standards including use of personal protective equipment and material safety data sheets
- Collaborates with agency dietetic technician, director of food services or nutritionist to meet residents’ dietary needs
- Conducts daily kitchen inspections ensuring safety and sanitation standards compliance and maintains related forms
- Maintains proper functioning of safety systems such as fire extinguishers and kitchen suppression
- Operates kitchen efficiently and safely
- Reports and documents kitchen or food service issues promptly to management
- Monitors temperatures of food service equipment
- Prepares, serves, and cleans up meals
- Implements kitchen basics and safety training for residents and oversees their application
- Maintains clean, debris-free food storage areas meeting Department of Health standards
- Maintains dining areas through proper setup and cleaning
- Manages stock of program supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies
- Assists with teaching residents to use the Garden Tower
- Reports pest management issues to management
- Maintains positive working relationships with support service vendors
- Collaborates with management during third-party vendor visits
- Assists with chore assignments and follow-ups
- Helps with room turnover clean up
- Applies knowledge of contagious diseases and precautionary measures
- Manages SNAP program including benefit cards and documentation
- Serves on agency committees as required
- Assists in implementing agency policies and procedures
- Integrates trauma-informed care principles in all duties and interactions
- Maintains compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA, Medicaid or HUD regulations
- Carries out additional assigned duties
- Ensures regular attendance
- Completes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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