Food Service and Housekeeper Specialist
hace 3 días
Toledo
Job Description 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: • 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., • 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., • 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., • Maintain inventory, proper storage, and rotation of food, supplies, linens, and housekeeping materials., • Clean, sanitize, and maintain all facility buildings, kitchens, dining areas, living spaces, public areas, and bathrooms to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment., • Operate, maintain, and properly store housekeeping and food service equipment, including carpet cleaning systems, buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen equipment., • Wash, sanitize, and change linens as needed, including preparations for respite guests and facility operations., • Maintain adequate stock levels of paper products, hygiene supplies, and cleaning materials throughout all facility locations., • Monitor facility conditions and promptly report hazardous situations, equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor., • Participate in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance and sanitation schedules for housekeeping and facility operations., • Provide guidance to staff regarding proper sanitation, food safety, housekeeping, and cleaning procedures., • Attend required education and in-service programs and serve as a presenter for departmental and organizational training sessions as assigned., • 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