Food Service & Operations Specialist

Damar Services, LLC; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan Participation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Damar Services in Richmond, IN seeks an Operations Specialist to support daily food and nutrition operations at the East campus, including food preparation, reheating, portioning, meal service, special diets, sanitation, and required documentation. The role collaborates with Operations Manager, Indianapolis teams, vendors, and service partners to deliver safe, timely, accurate, client-centered services.

This position participates in environmental services, inventory, maintenance coordination and

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
• Experience with food preparation, meal service, sanitation, inventory, and recordkeeping.
• Experience with special diets, allergen awareness, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting environmental services, housekeeping, facility readiness, or basic maintenance coordination.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Valid Indiana driver's license (for positions requiring driving).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, reheat, portion, and serve meals according to menus and records.
• Review meal counts and production information to ensure accurate preparation.
• Support meals of regular and special diets, including texture-modified and allergen-controlled meals.
• Verify food quality, temperature, and appearance before service.
• Assist with receiving, loading, unloading, and distributing food and supplies.
• Maintain safe food temperatures across all stages.
• Complete records such as temperature, production, cleaning, and inventory logs.
• Label, date, rotate, and dispose of food and supplies per FIFO.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, surfaces, and service areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Assist with opening/closing and end-of-shift cleanup.
• Monitor supplies and communicate shortages to Operations Manager.
• Cross-train in foodservice, environmental services, stocking, and campus readiness.
• Maintain professional interactions with clients, families, staff, and vendors.
• Attend required meetings and trainings; complete incident reporting.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Meal service

Sanitation

Inventory management

Recordkeeping

Special diets awareness

ServSafe certification

CPR certification

Background checks compliance

Valid Indiana driver's license

Job description

Damar Services in Richmond, IN seeks an Operations Specialist to support daily food and nutrition operations at the East campus, including food preparation, reheating, portioning, meal service, special diets, sanitation, and required documentation. The role collaborates with Operations Manager, Indianapolis teams, vendors, and service partners to deliver safe, timely, accurate, client-centered services.

This position participates in environmental services, inventory, maintenance coordination and