Operations & Food Service Specialist

Damar Services, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Damar Advantage

Training & safety

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition assistance (up to $3,000/year)

Retirement plan (401(k))

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Damar Services, Inc. seeks an Operations Specialist to provide hands-on operational support for daily food and nutrition operations at the Damar East campus, including preparation, reheating, serving, and sanitation.

You will collaborate with the Operations Manager and cross‑team partners to deliver safe, timely, and client-centered services. The role emphasizes adherence to food safety, documentation, inventory, and coordination with environmental services and maintenance as needed, in a

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen strongly preferred
• Experience with food preparation, meal service, sanitation, inventory management, receiving, and recordkeeping preferred
• Experience with special diets, allergen awareness, food safety, and regulatory requirements preferred
• Experience supporting environmental services, housekeeping, facility readiness, or basic maintenance coordination preferred
• Experience working in a healthcare, residential, school, behavioral health, or human services environment preferred
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within 18 months of hire
• Must complete required training in food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, special diets, cleaning procedures, and chemical safety
• Must maintain all required continuing education, certifications, and department-related training requirements as applicable
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02
• Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical required

Responsibilities

• The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.
• The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.
• Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.
• Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job description

Damar Services, Inc. seeks an Operations Specialist to provide hands-on operational support for daily food and nutrition operations at the Damar East campus, including preparation, reheating, serving, and sanitation.

You will collaborate with the Operations Manager and cross‑team partners to deliver safe, timely, and client-centered services. The role emphasizes adherence to food safety, documentation, inventory, and coordination with environmental services and maintenance as needed, in a