COOK Food Service Coordinator - Crisis Mental Health Treatment 209

The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all food service related activities for CATC in collaboration with the consultant dietician. This position works closely with the Program Managers and Direct Line Staff to organize dietary services for the program. Essential to this role is the ability to plan, organize, and manage the food service program.

Shifts Available:

Full Time; 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday

Expected starting wage range is $17.39 - $20.95. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Qualifications
Required:
• Possess a Food Handlers Certificate or License issued by the state of Oregon
• Valid Oregon driver’s license, vehicle, and a motor vehicle record clearance
• Desire to work with adults with mental impairments
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Job Responsibilities
• Plans, organizes, and directs the food service for the program
• Plans and implements cyclical menus for regular and therapeutic diets in conjunction with the consultant dietician
• Ensures follow-through by program staff related to food service items
• Manages the program’s budget related to food services
• Trains residential staff in safe food preparation skills as part of each individual’s orientation and on an annual basis thereafter
• Collaborates with administrative staff, including the program administrator and Managers, on strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the program
• Meets with Managers and Residential Counselors as appropriate to discuss issues related to food service, and receives suggestions related to the menu or any other relevant issues
• Assesses, monitors, and documents nutritional information regarding resident dietary needs
• Attends treatment team meetings as needed to discuss resident dietary problems
• Shops for the program or orders appropriate food supplies
• Monitors food service practices and ensures that residents nutritional needs are met on an ongoing basis
• Conducts a weekly group related to menu planning to involve and engage members served
• Maintains refrigerator temperature logs
• Ensures good hygiene and cleanliness related to food service and conducts regular inspections to promote follow through in this area
• Is available for treatment team meetings as requested
• Maintains contact and ongoing dialogue with the consultant dietician to ensure that residents’ dietary needs are met appropriately
• Manages the food service activities of the program within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget
• Ensures that the kitchen areas and equipment are maintained in sanitary condition
• Purchases food supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner
• Conducts inventories of supplies on hand
• Has responsibility for all activities related to compliance to local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to food service for residential programs
• Establishes and defines standards which ensure that safe practices are consistently followed within the department
• Assesses the quality of food service and communicates findings to the Manager and program Administrator
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program related to food service

What’s In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare Family, Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center (CATC) is a subacute 16-bed, 24/7 program that serves as a secure short-term crisis program for adults with persistent and serious mental illness, who live in Multnomah County.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

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