Join DISMASand work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit provider's specializing in community based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost effective community based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services.ENJOYmeaningful work, indoor work environment, competitive pay and benefits. Do work thatPOSITIVELY IMPACTSyour community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.
Schedule: Part-time, Weekends and Holidays falling on Weekends - Hours vary
Summary
Responsible for the preparation of meals, manages food service inventory, maintains food service equipment and assists Director with coordinating outside agency inspections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works independently to perform moderately difficult tasks in preparing quantities of quickly prepared food. Programs operate with the understanding that the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management has the right to modify their operating standards, to include staffing requirements and qualifications, as needed, to ensure quality and continuation of services. These changes may affect your qualifications for continued employment in this specific job category or classification.
Meal Preparation: Prepares meals and ensures that all aspects of the food service operation comply with applicable regulations, requirements and standards and follow the approved menu schedule provided by a licensed dietitian.
Meal Planning: Prepares meals in compliance with dietitian approved menus that comply with all applicable regulations, requirements and standard. Provides and posts advanced notification to the Director and Residents of all menu substitutions.
Food and Kitchen Management: Manages inventory and ordering of food and food prep equipment to ensure adequate supply and timely preparation of meals.
Health and Safety: Maintains sanitary and safety standards and cleanliness of the kitchen, serving and prep areas, dishes and utensils and related equipment.
Record Keeping: Maintains required written records regarding the food service operation.
Maintains Working Knowledge of all Procedures and Policies: Statement of Work, Physical Plant, Operations Manuals, to include but not limited to: Emergency Drills, Life Safety, Facility Sanitation, and Escape and Unusual Occurrence Procedures.
Work Schedule: Works assigned schedule. In the event of a work stoppage, work the hours necessary to staff the center; Attends and participates in all required appointments/meetings on site, within the community, the court system or at other off-site business related location.
Competencies
Ethics - Upholds organizational values, treats people with respect, works with integrity and maintains confidentiality.
Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional/future resources and ability to multi-task.
Safety/Security - Reports potentially unsafe conditions and equipment deficiencies, works with Director to facilitate timely inspections and repairs. Uses equipment and materials properly.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Is consistently at work and on time.
Initiative - Self-starter and seeks help when needed
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Candidate must have at least two years of paid food service experience with at least one year of food service experience requiring administrative duties such as food ordering, budget management, inspection planning and compliance, and equipment operations and repair. Demonstrated ability to cook, organize and manage a food service operation within the budgetary guidelines outlined by the company. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure and direction manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certifications and Licenses
Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification and Defensive Driving Certification during initial orientation. Retains those certifications throughout employment and possess and maintain a valid driver's license with no restrictions which would prevent and/or prohibit the ability to perform job duties, as required
Must possess and retain current Food Certificates and Health Examination information as required by local and state Food Service Codes: Example: Food Handler's Card, and Annual Physical Exam.
Computer Skills/Office Equipment
A proficient knowledge of the most current version of Windows or XP operating systems, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.Understands basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying, and pasting, deleting, and moving files) is preferred. Common office machinery to include, but not limited to calculator, telephone, fax, copier.
Other Requirements
The ability to pass a criminal background checks. The ability to travel overnight when required. The employee must have reliable transportation to meet the requirements of this position. The use of the employee's personal vehicle may include, but not limited to, travel to and from meetings and businesses.
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 regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to drive a company and/or personal vehicle to meet the requirements this position.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Dismas Charities, Inc. is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification under Federal, State, or Local Law.