Food Service Technician - Residential

Casa Palmera is a nationally recognized subacute residential treatment center offering drug rehabilitation, treatment for alcohol addiction as well as treatment for mood disorders and anxiety and trauma disorders. Casa Palmera is staffed with a diverse team of psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists who work together to help each patient move forward within a caring community.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation Range: $21-23 hourly 

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:  

• 401(k) 
• Healthcare benefits 
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities within the organization 

The Food Service Technician performs the essential job functions of dishwashing, serving, food prep, and janitorial duties. The duties assigned within this job description are at the discretion of the manager of the dietary department. This position is responsible for providing exemplary customer service and ensuring that the patients have an overall pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. 

• Carrys out all daily tasks in a manner that advances the goals and vision of Discovery Behavioral Health. 
• Reads, understands and adheres to all Discovery Behavioral Health Policy and Procedures and Employee Handbook 
• Follow all food safety and physical safety guidelines. 
• Treats fellow team members, patients and facility staff and guests with respect and courtesy. 
• Regular and predictable attendance wearing appropriate uniform (if applicable) with good hygiene. 
• Ensures sharps are counted and locked in partnership with Dietary Leadership. 
• Adheres to all kitchen, dining room and HACCP procedures. 
• Attend all scheduled meetings and in-service training. 
• Ensures that Dayforce trainings are complete, and HR file is up to date. 
• Maintains active ServSafe/Food Worker certification as required by state licensing/regulation. 
• All other duties as assigned by Leadership. 
• Run test cycle prior to starting dishes to ensure proper temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit on wash and rinse cycles. 
• Checking the sanitizer strength utilizing a test strip. 
• Log the temperature at least 3x daily and compare PH levels. 
• Bus tables after meals in dining room and surrounding areas. 
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and any other items after meals and during meal preparation. 
• Set up tables for next service 
• Clean dish area, serving areas, tables, floors and all areas within the dietary responsibility. 
• Empties trash and places new bags during and at the end of shift. 
• Maintains a clean work area following infection control procedures. 
• Floors are maintained throughout the shift with spills being attended to immediately. 
• After clean items are dry, inspects to ensure cleanliness and puts items away for reuse. 
• Prep all meals as assigned. 
• Mealtime service: serving patients, staff and guests, keeping the service line stocked, clean, and organized. 
• Stocking shelves, receiving and arranging orders in correct storage areas. 
• Sandwich, salad and baking production. 
• Prep all items according to recipes and specifications and in quantities and varieties as directed by immediate supervisor. 
• Sets up all serving areas to include but not limited to dessert area, fruit/yogurt bar, salad bar, condiments and drink stations – refilling/restocking and ensuring cleanliness throughout the serving of all meals. 
• Ensures that all containers are stocked and readily available with dishes, trays, silverware, cups and napkins. 
• Cover, date, refrigerate and rotate all applicable foods. 
• Ensure proper food temperatures for service. 
• Prevent runouts of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time for items needed on the serving line. 
• Communicates when stock is running low on all items to the Dietary leader. 
• When assigned, sets up special functions, delivers food items for functions and cleans up after functions. Restock, clean and serve in the cafeteria in between functions on assigned function days 

This is a full time position that will work Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at casapalmera.com

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED OR 
• Previous work-related experience. 
• Possess physical ability to perform all job-related activities. 
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, staff and guests.  
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.  

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.  

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.