Food Service Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a part-time Food Service Specialist to support meal preparation at a large residential site. The 3/4 time role works four 8-hour days per week and requires weekend availability while eligible for prorated benefits.

You will coordinate and prepare meals, collaborate with supervisors and clinical staff to meet dietary needs, manage food orders within budget, and ensure safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Current Food Management Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares and/or directs preparation of food for the assigned program.
• Collaborates with supervisors, medical staff, and nutritionists as needed to ensure dietary needs are met. Accommodates special dietary considerations when needed.
• Orders food and supplies in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, remaining within budget.
• Monitors and ensures all kitchen equipment is operated and maintained according to safety and sanitation requirements.
• Completes follow up on all clients that are placed in kitchen, including working with the residential clinical team on progress and treatment plans.
• May assist in orientation of new staff members.
• May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Stays current with other trainings as assigned.

Job description

Who We Are

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What You’ll Do

The Food Service Specialist assists in meal preparation and cooking in a large-scale residential site setting. This 3/4 time position works Four 8 hour days per week and is eligible for prorated benefits. Weekend availability is required.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares and/or directs preparation of food for the assigned program.
• Collaborates with supervisors, medical staff, and nutritionists as needed to ensure dietary needs are met. Accommodates special dietary considerations when needed.
• Orders food and supplies in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, remaining within budget.
• Monitors and ensures all kitchen equipment is operated and maintained according to safety and sanitation requirements.
• Completes follow up on all clients that are placed in kitchen, including working with the residential clinical team on progress and treatment plans.
• May assist in orientation of new staff members.
• May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Maintains current Food Management Certification.
• Stays current with other trainings as assigned.