HM - Food Service Worker

Youth Villages; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Villages seeks a Food Service Worker in Memphis to prepare meals, maintain safety standards, and manage kitchen stock. Candidates should have at least 6 months of cooking experience and a high school diploma or GED. This full-time role involves heavy lifting and the ability to follow dietary guidelines, making it ideal for dedicated individuals passionate about making a positive difference.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (2 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, 11 holidays)

Tuition reimbursement

Growth & development training

Qualifications

• 6 months cooking experience required.
• Familiarity with basic kitchen principles.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prep and cook meals daily following recipes.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with lifting and stocking kitchen areas.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knowledge of USDA guidelines

Stock management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Program Overview

Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings. We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).

Position Overview

Prepping and cooking meals on a daily basis, by following recipes and dietary guidelines.

Responsible for maintaining excellent safety and sanitation standards within the department.

Also responsible for heavy lifting, able to lift at least 50lbs, helping to maintain kitchen stock areas and helping to check in/ put away stock as it is brought in.

May be required to work at different campuses, as needed.

Have at least 6 months cooking experience, putting up stock, lifting, standing, serving meals, following health code.

Have knowledge of USDA guidlelines.

Additional Information

The shift hours are 1030am-700pm. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Requirements

Preferred one year in a prep and food service institution.

Familiarity with basic kitchen principles, portioning, stock management.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

ServSafe Certification preferred.

Be able to stand for period of time.

Be able to raise, lower, and carry objects 25-50lbs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

401(k)

2 weeks paid vacation

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Growth & development through continuous training

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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