Food Service Assistant II

Nexuspath; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus-Indian Oaks is searching for a dedicated Food Service Assistant to prepare and serve meals while maintaining cleanliness and compliance with safety standards. This full-time role involves supporting menu planning and inventory management, offering a chance to work in a diverse environment committed to supporting youth and families. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, tuition assistance, and more.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition assistance program

Paid time off

Advancement pathways and internal promotion

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Certificate in Food Handling needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages for residents.
• Maintain sanitation of all areas involved with food storage and preparation.
• Assist with daily meal menu planning.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in Food Handling

Job description

Nexus-Indian Oaks is seeking a Food Service Assistant with a passion for food and experience preparing and serving meals for residents and special events, keeping kitchen areas clean, assisting with menu planning, supporting inventory, and food safety standards.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Position Summary: Partner with the food service team in preparing and delivering balanced meals to residents while following food and safety guidelines. You will provide oversight and occasional direction to the Food Service Staff while performing food receiving, inventory, and maintenance, and contributing to a safe and compliant food service environment.

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Shift: Full-Time weekdays and some weekends 6:00 am-2:30 pm

The benefits for the Food Service Assistant include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Pre-tax flexible health care and dependent care spending accounts
• No cost short term and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Education loan forgiveness program
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• And much more!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages for daily resident meals and snacks, as well as for other Nexus Indian Oaks events.
• Maintain sanitation of all areas and supplies involved with food storage, preparation and service.
• Wash, maintain and store dishes, utensils, cooking/baking equipment, supplies, etc.
• Ensure proper disposal of food and garbage processing.
• Assist in inventory receiving, stocking and maintenance
• Assist with daily meal menu planning in compliance with all nutritional and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Assist with coordinating menus of food and beverage items for special events, meetings, or other gatherings sponsored by the Nexus Indian Oaks.
• Maintain accurate and timely records on meal counts, food usages, etc., as directed.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding resident issues, background and treatment; comply with Nexus policies involving privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families.

Required Education and Licensure:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Certificate in Food Handling
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 year of food service/custodial experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion tasks with hands and wrists.
• Must be able to bend, reach, twist and turn in a manner conducive to a large cafeteria/cooking environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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