Food Service Worker***Shawnee***

Mirror - Shawnee, KS

Part-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Food Service Worker position at Mirror in Shawnee, Kansas, involves part-time work focused on meal preparation and food inventory management for a residential facility. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including some weekends and evenings, and is supervised by the Facility Coordinator. The worker will be responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen, as well as meeting the dietary needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of offenders (clients) and program as required by federal law.
• Supervise offenders (clients) assigned to assist with meal preparation tasks.
• Ensure the kitchen is free from potential hazards under the supervision of the Food Service Coordinator.
• Meet all fire and health safety codes and maintain documentation of inspections.
• Monitor inspections of fire extinguishers and conduct monthly checks.
• Prepare institutional style meals for residents at designated sites.
• Plan menus and prepare grocery lists weekly, incorporating bulk commodities and on-hand food items.
• Conduct local grocery shopping and manage food inventory weekly.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and dining facilities at designated sites.
• Ensure compliance with dietary needs as determined by medical personnel.
• Consult with other program staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Food Service Coordinator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Vocational/Technical courses and/or work-related experience in institutional meal preparation.
• Experience in supervising and interacting with persons addicted to drugs or the offender population is desirable.
• Experience in the safe operation of commercial-sized kitchen equipment is required.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through with multiple tasks related to meal preparation.
• Capable of working overtime hours past 40.
• Awareness of the disease of addiction.
• Must pass KBI (et.al.) security check.
• Must be free of chemical dependency for at least 2 years prior to employment.
• Proficient in computer literacy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in institutional meal preparation
• Experience supervising offenders or individuals with addiction issues

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Part-time hours
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment