- Coordinates, prepares and/or directs preparation of food for the assigned program.
- Collaborates with supervisors, medical staff, and nutritionists as needed to ensure dietary needs are met. Accommodates special dietary considerations when needed.
- Orders food and supplies in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, remaining within budget.
- Monitors and ensures all kitchen equipment is operated and maintained according to safety and sanitation requirements.
- Completes follow up on all clients that are placed in kitchen, including working with the residential clinical team on progress and treatment plans.
- May assist in orientation of new staff members.
- May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Maintains current Food Management Certification.
- Stays current with other trainings as assigned.
- Attend meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Food Management Certificate required to be completed within 30 days of hire.
- Experience in the food service industry including catering, cooking, meal prep, and/or kitchen management preferred.
- Experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and strong organization skills
- Strong internal and external customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
- The typical work environment will be working indoors in a kitchen setting.
- Employees must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Occasional travel to training and out-of-state locations may occur as-needed.
- Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Medical plans (4 choices)
- Dental plans (2 choices)
- Vision plans (2 choices)
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Retirement Allowance
- Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
- Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Elder Care assistance
- Pet Insurance and much more
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Job Description
Job DescriptionWho we are:
EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.
What you'll do:
This Part Time Food Service Specialist will work 24 hours per week assisting in meal preparation and cooking in a large-scale residential site setting.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
What you'll provide:
What you'll experience:
What we'll offer:
(Full-time employees)
EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.
EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.