Food Service Specialist - Juvenile Residential

The Food Services Specialist assures the care and good health of all students residing at Highfields by seeing that they receive nutritional balanced meals daily and assures the kitchen adheres to all health department and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) regulations.

Education / Certifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• ServSafe Certification required (Must obtain within 6 months. We would help you obtain this if you do not have it)

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

•  Experience in, or the demonstrated to ability to plan, prepare and serve meals for large groups of people.
•  Must possess basic computer skills at a minimum.
•  Shall be person of good character who possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties.
• Ability to show sensitivity to the service population, including cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Knowledge or Experience: 

· Providing food services according to Child Food and Nutrition requirements for the Michigan Department of Education.

· Practicing health, fire and safety code regulations.

· Providing food services for large of groups of consumers.

Essential Functions: 

• Prepares nutritious meals for Highfields’ students and others served on the Onondaga campus.
• Food preparation is completed in accordance with prescribed menus meeting established food and nutrition regulations.

**You will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test (does not include marijuana) and TB Skin test.