Food Service Worker (FullTime) - AMIKids Acadiana

AMIkids; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Pension Plan / 403B

Employee discounts

Job summary

AMIkids in Louisiana seeks a Food Service Worker to plan, prepare, and serve meals while guiding youth in food safety and nutrition. You will supervise youths under instruction, ensure quality menu planning, and maintain records and inventories in a compliant program environment.

The role emphasizes safety, behavior redirection, and positive role modeling, with duties spanning daily food production, event catering, and equipment upkeep in a supervised setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• ServSafe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and submit weekly Program menus to supervisor within required time frame.
• Supervise and instruct youth in menu planning, food prep, and meal service.
• Oversee recycling and waste disposal per local procedures.
• Plan and prepare meals for special events (trips, graduations, holidays).
• Submit and maintain weekly food inventory per policies and contract standards.
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Maintain safe storage of kitchen facilities, equipment, and food.
• Follow kitchen emergency evacuation, injury, and fire drill procedures.
• Maintain kitchen production records and inventories; audit docs and logs.
• Provide safety, supervision, counseling, and positive role modeling for youth.
• Communicate repairs and supply needs to supervisor.
• Teach youth to maintain kitchen equipment per standards.
• Keep and submit daily production records and counts.
• Document inventories, temperature logs, and production records.
• Maintain NSLP, USDA, and DHHS reports documentation.
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth.
• Use Behavior Modification System to redirect and coach youth.
• Prevent and intervene in youth incidents using mandated training methods.
• Administer first aid and CPR per national standards.
• Supervise for absent instructors as directed by supervisors.
• Participate in day trips and activities including sports, cleaning, grounds, and equipment moves.
• Attend behavioral and youth awards meetings with staff.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The role of the Food Service Worker is to teach and safely conduct the planning, preparation, and serving of Program meals. Safely supervise youth under instruction in quality menu planning, food preparation, waste disposing, recycling and serving standards.

Schedule

Monday- Friday, 12pm-8pm

Essential Job Duties

• Plan and submit weekly Program menus to supervisor(s) within specified time frame according to Program standards,
• Supervise and instruct youth in quality menu planning, food preparation, and serving of meals,
• Oversee and encourage recycling practices and waste disposal according to local procedures,
• Plan and prepare meals for Program special events (trips, graduations, and holidays),
• Submit and maintain weekly food Inventory according to policies and contract standards,
• Assure maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen facility equipment and supplies,
• Maintain safe and secure storage of kitchen area facility, equipment, supplies and food,
• Conduct and practices kitchen emergency evacuation procedures, serious youth accident injuries and fire evacuation procedures,
• Maintain kitchen production records, inventories, contract audit documentation and equipment, supply, maintenance logs,
• Ensure the safety, supervision, counseling, and role modeling for youth,
• Communicate kitchen maintenance repairs and supplies needs to supervisor,
• Teach youth how to maintain kitchen equipment within compliance standards,
• Keep, maintain, and submit daily food production records and counts as required,
• Document and maintain files on inventories, temperature logs and production records,
• Maintain documentation for NSLP, USDA, and DHHS reports,
• Serve as an advisor and positive role model for assigned youth,
• Effective use of the Behavior Modification System by providing redirection and coaching to youth who exhibit inappropriate behavior,
• Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents, using the authorized state mandated training methods,
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with the national standards,
• Assume supervision responsibilities for absent instructors as directed by supervisors,
• Actively participates in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, and equipment relocation,
• Attend behavioral meetings and youth awards meetings with staff and supervisors,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED,
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience,
• ServSafe certification is required.

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Qualifications

Education

High School of General (required)

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