What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Assistant/Direct Support Professional position at Vocational Training Center?
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Starting at $16.78 (DOE)
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is now searching for a candidate to join our Food Services team as a Kitchen Assistant Direct Support Professional (DSP).
The Food Services Assistant/Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support to the Food Services Manager by assisting with the preparation, transportation and serving of meals and snacks for supported individuals. As a VTC team member, the Food Services Assistant/DSP is also responsible for assisting in the implementation of the person-centered service plan for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness, enabling them to maximize their independence.
Responsibilities of this position will include, but not limited to:
Kitchen Duties
Required:
Pay: Starting at $16.78 (DOE)
Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is now searching for a candidate to join our Food Services team as a Kitchen Assistant Direct Support Professional (DSP).
The Food Services Assistant/Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support to the Food Services Manager by assisting with the preparation, transportation and serving of meals and snacks for supported individuals. As a VTC team member, the Food Services Assistant/DSP is also responsible for assisting in the implementation of the person-centered service plan for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness, enabling them to maximize their independence.
Responsibilities of this position will include, but not limited to:
Kitchen Duties
- Menu planning
- Meal and snack preparation ensuring both quality and quantity
- Transportation of meals and supplies to all VTC locations
- Prepare and assemble portions in accordance with the menu and nutritional guidelines
- Store food in an appropriate manner
- Ensure that food items are properly rotated in storage
- Dispose of expired or near expired products
- Ensure cleanliness of kitchen by following sanitation guidelines
- Assist in managing food inventory and supplies
- Wash dishes and flatware
- Operate and maintain kitchen appliances
- Perform light bookkeeping duties and assist in updating production records
- Provide assistance or direction to supported individuals
- Assist with the collaboration and data collecting for assigned individuals’ annual planning process. When possible, attend the individual’s annual meeting.
- Perform record keeping activities such as:
- Individual daily productivity
- Individual training and supports
- Medication administration records
- Incident reports/ Behavioral reports
- Delivery receipts
- Assist in the implementation of outcome-based self-assessments/basic assurances assessments as required on all individuals assigned
- Assist in the implementation of all necessary behavioral intervention plans for all individuals assigned.
- Assist with personal care needs for various individual under the auspices of The Vocational Training Center.
Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Current Driver's License
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental health or other related field.
- Prior experience working in food services environment
Salary : $17
