Food Service Specialist

Job Description

Join an awesome team of professionals at Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)! Our friendly staff is committed to providing quality and compassionate services to all people throughout Virginia. We offer a robust benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance programs, legal resources, generous paid time off, fourteen paid holidays, and a cutting-edge retirement savings program.

SUMMARY: This position arranges for meals and menu plans for minors in shelter care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prepares nutritious and balanced meals and snacks for children in shelter based on USDA guidance and regulations

Develops and implements weekly or monthly menu plan as per USDA guidance. Maintains accurate records of weekly and monthly menu plans.

Makes adjustments and accommodations for special diets or cultural considerations

Monitors stock and purchases food as needed

Keeps a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

Ensures all food items are properly stored

Ensures adequate and appropriate disposal of food waste

Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.

Demonstrates sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.

Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED with six months of cooking experience. Requires SERV Safe Certification.

Turn your passion for helping others into a meaningful career with CCC. Apply now at https://www.cccofva.org/openpositions Commonwealth Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

About the Employer

Commonwealth Catholic Charities is a nonprofit social service organization which has assisted families and children in central and southwestern Virginia for over 97 years. Come and join a team of people committed to making a difference in the lives of others.