Food Services Coordinator at Hope Haven of East Texas in Lindale, TX

Food Services Coordinator

Reports To: GRO Administrator

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalence. Must present proof upon hire.
2. Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and Texas minimum auto insurance requirements. Must provide proof upon hire.
3. Experience working for a residential setting or child-placing agency and knowledge of Minimum Standards and Residential Contracting is preferred but not required.
4. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and in stressful situations and respond to crisis situations with patience and good judgment.
5. Present deep interest in working with youth from hard places.
6. Able to pass an FBI background check with no CPS case history.
7. Must be 21 or older (prefer 25 or older)
8. Must be female (biological female)

Primary Purpose: The function of the Food Service staff is to provide weekly meal planning and preparation services, establish and build supportive and nurturing relationships, and to meet the dietary needs of each child in our care.

Compensation Status: Full-Time/Salary

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Performs duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner.
2. Maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with clients, administrative staff and co-workers
3. Works closely with Client Services team to ensure that food is prepared accordingly within the scope of daily activities.
4. Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position.
5. Improves knowledge and skills through self-initiated and mandatory professional development training.
6. Successfully meets established annual performance goals.
7. Completing assignments on-time and attending to details accurately and efficiently.
8. Has regular attendance and complies with notification procedures for absences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Plan out meals, snacks, and other dietary needs and creates monthly meal calendars in advance.
2. Prepare and serve snacks and meals during weekdays.
3. Preps for weekend meals and daily breakfast.
4. Clean dishes and clean up the kitchen area in collaboration with the residents’ chores.
5. Oversight of the refrigerators & pantry keeping us compliant with local and state health agencies.
6. Oversight of kitchen supply inventory including appliances, groceries, dinnerware/cookware, cleaning supplies and any other items related to the kitchen.
7. Purchase groceries within the constraints of a pre-established budget.
8. Turns in receipts and other paperwork in a timely, accurate way that meets policy and procedure expectations.
9. Provide for dietary needs and restrictions among a diverse client base and always ensuring the availability of food and snacks to residents.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintaining emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting items to 40-50 lbs. Occasional prolonged, irregular, and holiday hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Equal opportunity employer. Non-profit, faith-based organization.