About the role
Compensation: $23 - $24 / hour
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