Food Service and Housekeeper Specialist

Food Service And Housekeeper Specialist

Reports to the Kitchen Manager and is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe living and working environment in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Serves as a positive role model and resource for volunteers, promoting organizational standards for safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.

Job Functions:

• Prepare, serve, and distribute meals in accordance with established menus, portion control requirements, dietary needs, sanitary regulations, safety standards, infection control practices, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure food service operations are carried out efficiently and effectively to meet the nutritional needs of individuals served, including special events, board meetings, and staff functions.
• Assist with menu planning, ensuring meals provide essential daily nutritional requirements, and that food, supplies, and equipment are available and prepared according to meal service schedules.
• Maintain inventory, proper storage, and rotation of food, supplies, linens, and housekeeping materials.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain all facility buildings, kitchens, dining areas, living spaces, public areas, and bathrooms to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Operate, maintain, and properly store housekeeping and food service equipment, including carpet cleaning systems, buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen equipment.
• Wash, sanitize, and change linens as needed, including preparations for respite guests and facility operations.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of paper products, hygiene supplies, and cleaning materials throughout all facility locations.
• Monitor facility conditions and promptly report hazardous situations, equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance and sanitation schedules for housekeeping and facility operations.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding proper sanitation, food safety, housekeeping, and cleaning procedures.
• Attend required education and in-service programs and serve as a presenter for departmental and organizational training sessions as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support food service, environmental services, facility operations, and the overall mission of the organization.

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• Must complete the ServSafe Certification within the first two weeks of hire.
• Minimum of six (6) months in food service, dietary services, housekeeping, healthcare, hospitality, or a related environment preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures, food preparation methods, portion control, and the characteristics of various food products.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of general cleaning practices, cleaning agents, and their proper and safe use.
• Experience operating and maintaining housekeeping equipment, including carpet cleaning systems, buffers / scrubbers, and vacuum cleaners preferred.
• Ability to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in compliance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Ability to train and educate staff, clients, and volunteers on proper food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Valid driver's license required.

Unusual Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work in emergency situations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, days / hours when requested to by the Kitchen Manager.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and behaviorally aggressive individuals.
• Hazards typical of institution kitchens, such as hot cooking surfaces, sharp objects, electrical equipment, wet floors, etc.
• May handle potentially hazardous cleaning supplies (i.e., oven cleaners, etc.)

Lifting Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following:

• Medical Standard Plan 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Vision Insurance - 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Short-Term Disability - $150.00 weekly benefit (no cost to employee)
• $1000 referral bonus paid out over the course of 1 year
• Simple IRA up to 3% employer match when employee qualifies to participate
• Vacation buy-out options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) no cost to employee
• Annual Merit Increases as budget allows
• PTO 152 hours per year
• Holiday Monetary Gift end of the year as budget allows
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - $20,000 policy (no cost to employee)
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid floating holiday