Food Service Coordinator EMPACT

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Active Regular Full-Time EM - Estrella de Vida, Phoenix, AZ, US

EMPACT
- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

An Exciting opportunity to be a part of our transitional living facility. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for kitchen management, meal preparation, and cooking of all meals in a large-scale residential site setting. Kitchen management includes planning of menus, incorporating special dietary considerations, completing inventory, placing orders, and training and supervising clients and staff assisting in the kitchen.

• Prepares menus to meet the needs of residents. Collaborates with supervisors, medical staff, and nutritionists as needed to ensure dietary needs are met. Accommodates special dietary considerations when needed.
• Orders food and supplies in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, remaining within budget.
• Coordinates, prepares and/or directs preparation of all food for the assigned program.
• Monitors and ensures all kitchen equipment is operated and maintained according to safety and sanitation requirements.
• Develops and implements direct instruction plan for clients that are assigned to work in the kitchen area.
• Completes follow up on all clients that are placed in kitchen, including working with the residential clinical team on progress and treatment plans.
• May assist in orientation of new staff members.
• May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Stays current with other trainings as assigned.
• May supervise food service specialists to assist with meal preparation and cooking as assigned.
• Attend meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Management Certificate required to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Five years of experience in the food service industry including catering, cooking, meal prep/planning, inventory, ordering, kitchen operations and/or kitchen management preferred.
• Experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, residential, group-home, or other human-services setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Food Handler/Safety certification required or able to obtain one if required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and staff responsibilities.
• Able to maintain accurate documentation, inventory records, and other required food-service paperwork.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, or varying shifts when required.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and assisting with routine kitchen/food-service duties.
• Active Fingerprint Clearance Card required or able to obtain one.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with guests, participants, and employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies…