Food Service Tech

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Thompson Center - Aurora, IL 60506
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Education Level: High School or GED
• Salary Range: $21.75 - $21.75 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Health Care

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.

We are looking for a Food Service Tech who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 9am-4pm 50% in Elgin location 50% in Aurora location.

• Responsible for assisting with training clients in basic food service skills and positive work behaviors, to enhance their independence and prepare them for community employment.
• The position also requires assisting in training basic cooking skills to Residential Staff and meal planning.
• Implement hot lunch program for CDS Clients in Aurora and Elgin locations and assist in Food Truck program.
• Provide programming 50% of the time in Aurora and 50% of the time in Elgin Community Day Services to ensure continuity across assigned day programs.
• Train clients in food service skills using verbal instruction and demonstration using a client-centered approach. This includes at minimum cooking class during day programs, Hot Lunch program and Food Truck program. Other programs as instructed by Supervisor.
• Provide training to Residential Staff in the areas of basic cooking, meal planning and nutrition under the guidance of the Licensed Dietician.
• Provide instruction/training as defined in the clients’ Individual Plans to assist in developing food service and life skills, including in areas of health promotion and positive behaviors
• Maintain accurate documentation of client programming
• Develop a nutritionally sound menu to use as a teaching tool
• Develop and follow a daily cleaning schedule to maintain kitchen and attached room
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with agency and Public Health standards
• Know and follow the AID policies and procedures
• Familiarity with rules and standards of all regulatory bodies including but not limited to DHS, CARF, OSHA, HFS, DPH, Fire and Safety Codes
• Complete following trainings:
  • DSP within 120 days of hire
  • Maintain current Certification in CPR and FA
  • Maintain current Certification in CPI
  • OIG Rule 50 training on first day and annually
  • HIPAA, Infection Control, and Hazard Communication annually
  • Maintain Food Service Certification
  • Other assigned trainings
• Present a positive approach to job and interpersonal relationships including the team process
• Good attendance as defined by program guidelines
• Provide classes and training to all locations as determined by Supervisor.
• Assist in curriculum development and conduct classes for clients and staff (in collaboration with Licensed Dietician and Training Department).
• Inventory supplies and restock as needed, ensuring that materials/supplies are in working order and ready for use
• Transport clients in personal automobile as needed

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

• Education:
  • High School education or equivalent
• License/certifications:
  • Current Certification in Food Service Sanitation
  • Complete Serv Safe Certification within 30 days of Employment
• Experience:
  • At least one year of experience in Food Service
  • Previous experience working with persons with developmental and/or behavioral health…