Food Service Specialist- Van Buren Family Shelter

DescriptionThinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.Prepares cooks, and serves food for daily meal service and special events according to established menu; cleans kitchen and dining hall after meals.Implements quality control program that provides all groups with the highest quality of meal service, within established guidelines.Under the direction of the CateringProduction Manager andor the Dining Services Manager maintains the health and safety of the food service operation including, but not limited to: compliance with all Health Department requirements; daily cleanliness of kitchen and dining rooms, including storage areas and refrigeration unitsProvides exemplary service to all participants at the Van Buren Center and responds to their needs in a timely and polite manner, including volunteers and partners.Works with individual participants in accommodating special dietary needs.Works cooperatively with all program staff, directors and vendors to best meet the needs of all staff and participantsOperates Groen cookchill system with optimal efficiency and safety, for daily meal preparation and catering.Participates in the implementation of a workforce development program with guests of the center as participants.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:HS diploma preferred and at least 1 year of experience in food service or catering environment.ServSafe - If not certified, must obtain ServSafe Person-In-Charge training within 90 days of employment.Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations

Created: 2025-02-25