Food Service and Housekeeper Specialist

JOB TITLE:                         Food Service and Housekeeper Specialist

DEPARTMENT:                 Operations

PURPOSE:                        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:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Maintain inventory, proper storage, and rotation of food, supplies, linens, and housekeeping materials.

1. Clean, sanitize, and maintain all facility buildings, kitchens, dining areas, living spaces, public areas, and bathrooms to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

1. Operate, maintain, and properly store housekeeping and food service equipment, including carpet cleaning systems, buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen equipment.

1. Wash, sanitize, and change linens as needed, including preparations for respite guests and facility operations.

1. Maintain adequate stock levels of paper products, hygiene supplies, and cleaning materials throughout all facility locations.

1. Monitor facility conditions and promptly report hazardous situations, equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

1. Participate in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance and sanitation schedules for housekeeping and facility operations.

1. Provide guidance to staff regarding proper sanitation, food safety, housekeeping, and cleaning procedures.

1. Attend required education and in-service programs and serve as a presenter for departmental and organizational training sessions as assigned.

1. 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.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, days / hours when requested to by manager.
• 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