Food Service Lead

Food Service Lead

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Position: Food Service Lead

Job Type: Full-time / Non-Exempt

Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Work Location: Crisis - Franklin County Crisis Care Center - Columbus, OH

Salary/Hourly Wage: $18.00 - $20.00/hour

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications:

• Active and valid Food Handler's Certification required.
• Active and valid Serve Safe Manager Certification required.

Summary of Job

Under the general supervision of the Food Services Supervisor is responsible for planning, developing, organizing and maintaining the activities of the Food Service Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership:
• Identify food, equipment, and supply needs in conjunction with the Food Service Supervisor.
• In consultation with a Registered Dietician, provides nutritionally adequate meals.
• Determine equipment requirements and layout design in conjunction with the Food Service Supervisor.
• Assesses emergency situations, promptly alerts the supervisor to actual or potential challenges, and demonstrates sound judgment under pressure by responding calmly and efficiently. Actively contributes to team efforts during emergency responses.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and offers appropriate recommendations to enhance operations beyond areas of direct oversight.
• Use problem solving methods and critical thinking to continuously improve operations.
2. Guest Care & Advocacy:
• Plans, controls, directs, and evaluates food service delivery.
• Provides daily meals and snacks for guests in a timely manner according to daily schedule.
• Participates as a team member to provide a safe recovery environment.
• Utilizes effective positive engagement and conflict resolution skills.
3. Cost Control:
• Responsible for administering and monitoring budget activities in conjunction with the Food Service Supervisor.
• Manage budget resources in conjunction with the food service manager.
4. Compliance & Risk Management:
• Maintain and establish sanitation and safety standards.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and other safety standards, actively maintaining a clean and safe workplace environment.
• Fosters personal and environmental wellness by taking care of self and maintaining environmental wellness by reporting infection and on the job injuries.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all RI International policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
5. Additional Duties:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Your well-being and success are our priority at RIexplore our benefits and discover how we invest in YOU every step of the way! As an innovative leader in behavioral health care, we are committed to supporting our teams through a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to mental health resources and wellness programs. We offer a strong retirement plan with company matching and generous paid time off to support work-life balance. In addition, we provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and training to help you advance in your career. We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

1. Education/Licenses:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active and valid Food Handler's Certification required.
• Active and valid Serve Safe Manager Certification required.
2. Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience cooking for large groups of people, thirty (30) plus, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of food service experience in a nursing home or similar setting preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Food Safety Regulations.
3. Skills:
• Strong Organization Skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
4. Driving Requirements:
• If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in RI International driving policy.
• If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.
5. Miscellaneous Requirement(s):
• Must be at least 18 years old unless residing in a state where funder or government regulations set a different minimum age requirement.
• Travel required based on business need.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• We are a Second-Chance Employer
• Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
• Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
• Must be able to pass education verification check.
• Must be able to obtain designated fingerprinting clearance in applicable states.
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

A Program Support Competency Checklist must be completed as part of the new hire onboarding process.

Physical Demands: May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing/balancing on a step stool to reach supplies/equipment, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds. Work Environment May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility where some hazardous conditions may exist.

ADDENDUM Arizona

Education

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement - Must be 21 years or older.

ADDENDUM Louisiana

Education

Licensure

Certification

Misc. Requirement - Must be 24 years or older.

ADDENDUM Washington

Education

Licensure

Certification - Additional specified state licensure for Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)

Misc. Requirement

Recovery Innovations is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our hiring practices are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. Recovery Innovations is a second chance employer and

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