FOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR (55569)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Care for substance abuse and dual-diagnosed impaired clients by following a multidisciplinary treatment team’s individual treatment plan, working under the direction of the Program Manager, RN, Therapist, and staff. Oversee the facility's dietary needs, including supervision of the Kitchen/Dining Room.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge of principles and processes of CAYA Standards of Behavior. This includes providing customer and personal services to our clients, families and any visitors which supports CAYA’s Core Values
2. Assume all responsibility of the dietary department including; staff training, ordering, cost control, inventory, diet orders, sanitation, and any other responsibilities deemed necessary by Program Manager.
3. Responsible for meal menu and preparation, food storage, and all state and local health service reviews.
4. Quarterly visit by consultant dietitian and implementing all agreed changes.
5. Supervise the client job duties in the kitchen and dining room.
6. Participate and teach other staff rules and regulations of dietary to ensure safety.
7. Strive to maintain knowledge of state, and local laws, rules, and best practice guidelines for dietary.
8. Follows Infection Control Procedures at all times and strictly adheres to standard precautions by adhering to usage of protective equipment when handling blood or body fluids.
9. Know and have a good working knowledge of Residential Associate job duties and able to fulfill role as needed.
10. Able to take client vitals and contact clinical supervisor/RN if not in normal range.
11. Knowledge of process and practice of medication dispensing, documentation and supervision.
12. Organize, supervise and encourage client’s participation in social, educational, and recreational actives.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED, Additional education preferred

Experience: 1 year experience in a related position preferred but not required or combination of education and work experience

Certification: CPR and First Aid with in 30 days, and all dietary certifications as needed.

PHYSICAL EFFORTS AND PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands: Weight to be lifted or moved 30 lbs.

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

· Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.

· Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.

· Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.

· Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.

· Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.