Food Service Specialist

1 week ago

Ithaca, NY, United States Lakeview Health Services, Inc. Full time
Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to support people in achieving their goals and advancing their lives?

Join our Team

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

($2,500 SIGN ON BONUS)

Title: Food Service Specialist

Job Requisition No.: 1756

Program: SRO, Ithaca, NY

Shift Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm and Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Salary: Salary pay range is min. $16.50 to a max. $21.49 per hour based on education & experience

Benefits
  • 3+ weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO), first year of employment
  • 401(k) with Agency match
  • Voluntary Medical/ Dental/ Vision
  • Employer Funded Life Insurance
  • 9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Assistance


Agency Overview

Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service.

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of food preparation duties.

Essential Job Functions:
  1. Listen and respond to residents' requests in a prompt and courteous manner
  2. See that resident needs are met while providing a positive dining experience
  3. Handle food, dishes and utensils according to agency standards and health and safety regulations
  4. Responsible for proper waste disposal and maintenance of waste receptacles
  5. Responsible for the proper recycling of all recyclable goods
  6. Responsible for dishwashing/cleaning and sanitizing of pots, pans, trays, and all other dishware in the kitchen
  7. Responsible for sweeping and mopping work areas
  8. Follow all food safety protocols when preparing, serving, storing and disposing of food
  9. Perform any other duties necessary for successful operation of the program

Education and Experience:

At least one year experience in a restaurant or large volume food service program is required. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read and communicate in English. General large kitchen environment. Significant amount of time spent standing. Must have the ability to lift fifty pounds.

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of nutritional information and portion sizing; weights and measures, recipe following, etc.

Skills and Abilities:

Reading and interpreting information, following instructions, maintaining a schedule of kitchen and equipment maintenance; analyzing and evaluating situations and using independent judgment and initiative in taking effective action; communicating clearly and concisely; setting priorities and meeting deadlines; ability to use a computer and associated software. Must be able to work effectively and professionally around persons with mental illness.

Any external candidate interested in this employment opportunity, please visit our web site at www.lakeviewhs.org.

Lakeview Health Services, Inc. complies with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Further, Lakeview Health Services, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations.

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