Foodservice Worker

Woods Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO

On-site FREE medical center

403b retirement plan

Continuing education programs

Tuition assisted program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Woods Services in Kentucky is seeking a cafeteria cook to serve meals to students and staff. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow standardized recipes, and maintain clean, sanitary dining and kitchen areas.

The position requires a high school diploma, ability to cook in volume, lift at least 50 pounds, and adherence to safety standards. On-site benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to cook and prepare sandwiches, entrees, and salads in volume.
• Must lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for several hours.
• Prior to employment, professional references, criminal clearances, and child abuse clearances are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of meals meeting nutritional standards.
• Follows recipes and portion control guidelines for consistency.
• Serves meals to students and staff with attractive presentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and dining areas.
• Washes dishes and sanitizes surfaces; ensures equipment works.
• Provides customer service and assists those needing help with meals.

Skills

Cooking in volume

Follow directions

Physical ability

References and background checks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote leaning and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO -Paid time off
• On-site FREE medical center
• 403b retirementplan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition assisted program
• Career growth opportunities

Salary

Starting at $15 / hour

Job Summary

Operation of cafeteria, which serves food to students and staff, assigned to this area. Responsible for serving all meals. Responsible for keeping dining room and kitchen clean. Responsible for maintenance of these areas in an orderly and sanitary condition. Responsible for assisting with preparation of food as needed in School activity schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of meals, including sandwiches, salads, soups, and entrees, ensuring they meet nutritional standards and dietary restrictions.
• Follows standardized recipes and portion control guidelines to maintain consistency and quality
• Serves meals to students and staff, ensuring food is presented attractively and appropriate portions.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces, adhering to health and safety standards
• Washes dishes, sanitizes surfaces, and ensures that kitchen equipment is in good working condition
• Provides excellent customer service to students and staff. Addressing any meal-related concerns and assisting those who need help.
• Adheres to food safety regulations and sanitary practices to ensure safe foodservice environment.
• Maintains effective communications and working relationships with Woods Services administration and co-workers.
• Develops and provides training to teachers, staff, classrooms or groups as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, must be able to follow directions and written instructions and prepare necessary reports.
• Ability to cook and prepare sandwiches, entrees, and salads in volume. Proper utilization of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, be agile, physically restrain, bend, squat, stretch, reach, push up and stand for several hours at a time.
• Prior to employment, personnel requirements include professional references, criminal clearances, and child abuse clearances.

About Woods Services

Woods Services is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based non-profit population health network and advocacy organization that along with its six affiliate organizations provides life-long innovative, comprehensive and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs.

Our Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents, and provides outpatient and day programs.