FOOD SERVICES

Trinity Youth Services; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement for Masters

Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, Bereav

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Trinity Youth Services in California is hiring a Food Service/Youth Care Worker for our residential team. Prepare meals per menus, maintain safety standards, and support youth with meals and care in a hands-on role. Duties include inventory, documentation, and occasional driving.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, CA food handler certification, HACCP training, and 3+ years in food service. English fluency, 21+, clean background checks; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet CA Health Standards for Food Handlers.
• Maintain a county food handlers’ certificate and HACCP training.
• 3+ years of extensive food service experience.
• Hands-on role requiring knowledge of kitchen appliances.
• Interest in working with youth in CA regulations.
• Clear communication in English; 21+ years old with background checks.
• Valid CA driver’s license with clean DMV history; insurable.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow posted menus, prepare meals with correct portions and recipes.
• Ensure safety, health, and sanitary standards and local regulations.
• Maintain equipment, clean/disassemble/reassemble as needed.
• Document meal counts and reconcile with production sheets.
• Monitor inventory, assist with end-of-month prep.
• Drive vehicle when necessary; may rotate to Rover/Youth Care Worker role.

Skills

Food Service

English Proficiency

Driver's License

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HACCP Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment Knowledge

Health Handler Standards

Job description

Now Hiring: Food Service / Youth Care Worker

We are currently seeking a Food Services/Youth Care Worker to join our residential team. The Food Services/Youth Care Worker will be responsible for assisting in following the posted menus, using the correct food, quantity, and recipes to prepare the meal(s), maintain all safety standards, food handling health standards, and all local, county, and state health requirements. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure cultural/religious appropriateness of menu items.
• All meals must be fully prepared ready for serving at specific mealtimes.
• Ensure that adequate amounts of food are properly and consistently prepared.
• Assist with proper and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment will be necessary to properly disassemble, clean, and reassemble.
• Wash all dishes, trays, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans will be responsibility of all food service personnel.
• Document all meal counts. They must be accurate and reconciled with the edit check; collaborate with the Direct Care Supervisor to ensure that all residents and staff receive a meal.
• Other documentation required: daily production menu, time allocation sheets, temperature log, and others as assigned.
• Prevent accidents by focusing on details of the job; report any unsafe act of any safety violation to your Kitchen Supervisor; wear safety gloves when using/cleaning the meat slicer and/or while using a knife to cut any food.
• Maintain the food service areas in a manner that will receive the highest grade or points from any inspecting agency.
• Consult with Kitchen Supervisor about the end of the month inventory preparations.
• Account for all products. It is critical to meeting the menu invoices. Keep copies of all invoices.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.
• As needed, and at the discretion of Trinity Youth Services, this position can be assigned as a Rover/Youth Care Worker position within the shelter program.

Skills/Requirements:

• A High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet State of California Health Standards for Food Handlers.
• Maintain a current county food handler’s certificate and successfully complete an HACCP course.
• Must have three years or more of extensive food service experience/training.
• Meet State of California health standards for food handlers, maintain a current county food handlers’ certificate.
• This position is a hands-on position and requires working knowledge of kitchen appliances.
• Should have an interest in working directly with youth in accordance with the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Pay rate:$19.08 per hour.

Schedule: Sunday from 6:30am-7:00pm and Monday 5:30am-2:00pm Tuesday 9:30am-7:00pm Wednesday from 5:30am-2:00pm.

Why work for Trinity Youth Services?

In addition to providing employees with the opportunity to make a positive, significant, lasting difference in the lives of children and families in a supportive setting, Trinity also offers the following:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
• Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Retirement Plans

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma. We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.

We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.

We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.

We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.

We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.

About Company

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