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Summary: The Food Service Specialist is responsible for food service tasks and cooking at a Mental Health Residential (MH Res) program for up to 20 individuals. This position plans monthly or weekly breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, orders food and supplies, and monitors and prepares healthy, balanced meals.

The Food Service

Specialist communicates with employees regarding resident dietary needs/issues which may include preparing special/modified diets. They are responsible for the operation of the kitchen and dining area including setup, cleaning, and maintenance.

The Food Service

Specialist is also responsible for monitoring budgets and compliance with all Department of Health (DOH) food safety regulations.

The Food Service

Specialist reports directly to the Residential Supervisor or designee.

Schedule: FT (40 hrs) Monday - Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm.

Wage Information: $20.00 per hour. Maintains, updates recipe files, and revises recipes for quality and quantity of food. Operates kitchen equipment such as ovens, broilers, fryers, and mixers used in the production of menu items.

Ensures that all residents are offered a balanced meal and modifies meals to meet dietary and religious needs of individuals. Reviews census and menu data, adjusts recipes accordingly, and recycles leftover food to reduce waste. Ensures the dining area is set up prior to meals being served.

Washes and cleans cooking utensils and equipment. Sanitizes the kitchen and dining areas after each meal. Ensures that kitchen equipment is maintained and communicates the need for maintenance and repairs.

Supports individuals who wish to make changes to their nutrition and/or whole health. Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language, and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion. Knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, and procedures used in a quantity food production operation.

Knowledge of food production safety and sanitation standards. Knowledge of and ability to use and care for kitchen utensils and equipment. Knowledge of the types and qualities of cooking ingredients. Ability to estimate and prepare an accurate quantity of food needed for the individuals.

Experience as a food service specialist, food service worker, or cook.

Experience using an online grocery shopping/ordering system.

High School

Diploma or Equivalency.

Experience working in a food services environment regulated by the Department of Health preferred.

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.

Generous Paid Time

Off & Other Paid Leave Extensive Paid Training Career Development Opportunities Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay Family Medical and Parental Leave Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance Wellness Opportunities Tuition Assistance Mentor/Mentee Opportunities Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

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