Nutrition Services Tech

Youth Villages Nutritional Services Tech / Food Service Worker

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilitiessecure facilities, open campuses, and group homeseach designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.

Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean, well-organized kitchen in accordance with Health Department codes
• Prepares and cooks on a daily basis by following USDA recipes and dietary guidelines
• Greets staff and youth in a pleasant, friendly manner and displays food in an eye-appealing way
• Completes daily census as required by USDA
• Assists in performing an annual inventory of the kitchen food stock
• Cooks in large quantities according to the menu and daily census
• Works at different campuses as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional information:

• This position requires prolonged periods of walking and standing as well as use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Applicants must be able to regularly lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds.
• Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Previous food experience (required)
• Familiarity with kitchen principles, portioning, stock management, etc. (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of USDA guidelines (strongly preferred)
• ServSafe Certification (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Youth Villages benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off:
• 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.