Compassionate Kitchen Lead for Mental Health Dining

Community Services Group; Highspire (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Paid Time Off

Training / Extensive Paid Training

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay

401K Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Wellness Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Food Service Specialist to manage meals for residents in a MH Res program. You will plan weekly menus, order food, prepare balanced meals, and ensure DOH food safety compliance.

You will supervise kitchen operations, train staff, monitor budgets, and support residents with dietary needs. Join a supportive team focused on trauma-informed care and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience as a food service specialist, food services worker, cook or in food preparation operation.
• Experience using an online grocery shopping/ordering system.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Experience working in a food services environment regulated by the Department of Health preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, updates recipe files, and revises recipes for quality and quantity of food.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as ovens, broilers, fryers, and mixers used in the production of menu items.
• Ensures that all residents are offered a balanced meal and modifies meals to meet dietary and religious needs of individuals.
• Prepares ingredients and cooks meats, vegetables, casseroles, soups, and sauces according to menus.
• Reviews census and menu data, adjusts recipes accordingly, and recycles leftover food to reduce waste.
• Ensures that dining area is set up prior to meals being served.
• Cleans floors, work surfaces, and other work areas in the production area.
• Washes and cleans cooking utensils and equipment.
• Sanitizes the kitchen and dining areas after each meal.
• Ensures that kitchen equipment is maintained and communicates the need for maintenance and repairs.
• Provides individual and group education on topics such as nutrition and whole health.
• Supports individuals who wish to make changes to their nutrition and/or whole health.

Skills

Food service operations

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Online grocery ordering system

Job description

Community Services Group is seeking a Food Service Specialist to manage meals for residents in a MH Res program. You will plan weekly menus, order food, prepare balanced meals, and ensure DOH food safety compliance.

You will supervise kitchen operations, train staff, monitor budgets, and support residents with dietary needs. Join a supportive team focused on trauma-informed care and diversity, equity and inclusion.