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