Food Service Assistant - Cornerstone Cafe

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Part Time Food Service Assistant for the Cornerstone Cafe at our Onarga, IL location!

Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL. Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. 

Work Schedule & Salary:

• 20 hours per week
• Monday-Friday 6 am-10 am
• $17-$19 per hour 

Work Environment: 

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours). 
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within the residential program.
• Must be able to assist in proper restraining of client.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Benefits of the Part Time Food Service Assistant Position at Nexus-Onarga: 

• Paid Time Off 
• Endless training on mental health & trauma informed care
• Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals
• Employee Referral Bonus program

The Food Service Assistant II will support meal prep at the Cornerstone Café, uphold food safety standards, manage inventory, and maintain a safe, compliant kitchen. 

Primary responsibilities:

Food Service Training, Development & Oversight

• Trains new food service staff and supervises youth employees.
• Promotes teamwork and flexibility among coworkers.

 Perform Food Service Functions according to Health & Safety Standards, Policy & Procedures.

• Prepares and serves meals and beverages at the Cornerstone Cafe. 
• Maintains clean, compliant food prep and storage areas.
• Cleans and stores dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Handles proper food disposal and garbage processing.
• Assists with inventory, receiving, and stocking supplies.

Food and Beverage Planning.

• Assists with menu planning.
• Supports food prep, serving, cleanup, and kitchen maintenance as needed.
• Helps coordinate food and beverages for special events and meetings.

Remain current and adhere to all food service standard operating procedure, rules and instructions.

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality relating to resident background and treatment; complies with all Nexus privacy and confidentiality policies and maintain appropriate boundaries with residents at all times.  
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions required by Nexus; understands and supports the Nexus philosophy, mission, and treatment modalities.  

Required Education and Licensure:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate in Food Handling
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Experience:

• At least 1 year of food service experience

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith. 

Our ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!