Food Service Specialist I: Full-Time at Valley Hope Association

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFood Service Specialist / Cook : Full-TimeValley Hope of Boonville, has an exciting opportunity for a Food Service Specialist / Cook to join our dedicated and passionate team! At Valley Hope of Boonville, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future.Valley Hope of Boonville, located just outside of Columbia off I-70, provides Missouri with residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services.Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.Experience for yourself why our facility was recently voted “One of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America” by Newsweek Magazine.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Food Permit/Handler's Card; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.COMPENSATION:Hourly starting range $15 - $17/hr. BENEFITS Affordable health, dental, and vision insuranceTuition Assistance Student Loan RepaymentPublic Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)PTO – Up to 22 Days per year based on years of servicePaid Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matchHealth Saving and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramJOB SUMMARY:Ensures safe food handling protocol is always maintained within the kitchen and dining areas including safe hand hygiene, cross contamination and temperature checks are followed and ensure timely documentation as directed by lead cook or written instructions.Prepares daily meals according to weekly menus/recipes or lead cook instruction. Properly increases or decreases recipes as needed for fluctuations in census.Prepares daily meals and/or snacks according to Special Diet recipes as ordered by nursing department.Serves food to patients, visitors, and staff with a pleasant demeanor.Stores food items according to established guidelines and or state regulations/guidelines.Performs dishwashing for all items used in preparation and serving of meals. Presents safety and hygiene instruction to any patients who are assigned to assist with dish or clean up duties to ensure safe kitchen environment and safe dish sanitization methods are followed.Performs cleaning/sanitizing tasks as outlined on the shift/daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules, which may include sinks, counters, ovens, stovetops, grill, fryer, serving line, salad bar, and other equipment and appliances.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Residential facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility and may require unloading of food/stock in temperature extremes.#ZR#VHA2