Food Services Technician

FOOD SERVICES TECHNICIAN

INDUSTRIAL SETTING (SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITY)

BASIC FUNCTIONS

- The basic functions of the Food Services Technician are preparing meals and snacks, ensuring a high level of daily nutrition, and participating in the planning and preparation of food for all facility fundraisers and special events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Train, direct and supervise client crews in proper procedure for performance of their jobs.

- Prepare well-balanced and ethnically diverse meals.

- Maintain cleanliness standards in all kitchen and food storage areas.

- Ensure strict adherence to all health code regulations.

- Inventory and rotate food to ensure freshness.

- Adhere to posted menu. (Any menu changes must be approved by supervisor).

- Prepare meals for clients with special medical and / or nutritional needs.

- Assist with meal ticket sales.

- Report kitchen equipment maintenance issues to Supervisor immediately.

- Assist Supervisor in ensuring prompt payment of invoices.

- Perform other related duties as assigned by Food Services Manager and / or the Food Services Assistant Manager.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of health and nutrition

- Cooking and baking

- Inventory control

- Menu planning

- Cost effectiveness

- Time management

- Communication skills

EDUCATION / TRAINING

- Must have High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

- Must have at least six months experience in culinary field.

- Must be able to successfully pass CRI-Help's motor vehicle insurer's requirements to drive company vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Must be able to use hands and fingers in grasping, pinching, chopping, pulling, and lifting associated with preparing and cooking foods using knives, utensils, and cookware for durations of 6 - 8 hours.

- Must be able to remain in a standing position for 6 - 8 hours.

- Occasional crouching below the waist and / or above the shoulders.

- Occasional lifting and / or moving of objects up to 75 pounds.

- Occasional pushing and / or pulling of objects up to 75 pounds.

- Occasional work may be performed at various locations across Los Angeles County.

- Frequent travel between facilities in a company van is required.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

- Must be able to

POSITION REPORTS TO

- Food Services Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23 - $24 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- 80 - 100% Employer Paid Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance