Food Services Specialist

Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid leave

Education assistance

Fitness membership reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Education assistance

Fitness membership reimbursement

Job summary

A community service provider in Virginia is seeking a dedicated individual to prepare meals for residents with dietary needs and collaborate with a dietitian to create meal plans. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Driver's License, and experience in food service. The ideal candidate will ensure food safety standards are met while catering to residents' dietary preferences. Competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement savings, and education assistance opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in similar food service roles preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• 3 years of similar experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menus approved by the dietitian.
• Maintain records of menus and ensure compliance with food safety.
• Serve meals according to residents' dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Experience in food preparation

Collaboration with dietitian

Knowledge of food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

C.N.A. background

Tools

ServSafe certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides services and support to individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring residents have meals per prescribed dietary needs and preferences. The employee works collaboratively with the dietitian to develop and prepare meal plans that address the resident's needs. The incumbent will ensure all meals served meet conditions for food safety and are served in a manner that best promotes the home environment of the program.

We will consider applicants with a C.N.A. background that are interested in a dual role.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Valid Driver's License (required)
• ServSafe certified (required but can be obtained after hire)
• 3 years of similar experience (preferred)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares food and maintains records of Menus approved by the facility dietitian
• Ensures that menus are posted for awareness by residents, and all food items are correctly stored and labeled
• Also, ensure residents on special or modified diets or those with known/diagnosed food allergies will receive meals following physician's orders

About AHCS

A career with AHCS offers valuable benefits from participation in retirement savings; life, health, dental, and vision insurance; generous annual leave, sick leave depending on position, and paid holidays. AHCS participates in education assistance opportunities, fitness membership reimbursement, and other great perks!