What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Manager position at Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC?
Food Service Manager – Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Okeechobee, FL (Everglades Youth Academy)
Job Type: Full-Time |
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 /hour
About Youth Opportunity & Everglades Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized treatment outcomes, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and community reintegration.
Position Summary
Prepare all food items as required by menus and recipes supplied, observing all standards of quality assurance, sanitation, and safety. Additionally, assist in the cleanup and storage of food and food related items in the kitchen. Supervise Food Service Workers.
Job Type: Full Time
Click “Apply Now” through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http://www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Okeechobee, FL (Everglades Youth Academy)
Job Type: Full-Time |
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 /hour
About Youth Opportunity & Everglades Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized treatment outcomes, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and community reintegration.
Position Summary
Prepare all food items as required by menus and recipes supplied, observing all standards of quality assurance, sanitation, and safety. Additionally, assist in the cleanup and storage of food and food related items in the kitchen. Supervise Food Service Workers.
Job Type: Full Time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
- Help shape the academic success of youth in mental health treatment
- Work in a secure, structured, and therapeutic educational environment
- Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
- Review menu and check with production sheet for possible substitutions or preparation needed.
- Cook as required any soups, meat, or alternate entree items, vegetables, desserts or other items.
- Set up pass-through windows as necessary.
- Prepare any dessert or bread needed for the next day as required.
- Put away and date any leftover food as necessary to assure health and safety standards are met.
- Wash cooking utensils including pots and pans as necessary.
- "Clean as you go" to prevent accidents and for a tidy appearance. Clean up after each operation before starting another procedure. Keep work areas clean.
- Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth.
- Participate in training and development activities as required and develop required budgets.
- Participate in training and development activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to read and use math at a level sufficient to prepare food from recipes/instructions.
- Based on state contractual requirements, ability to obtain ServSafe certification may be required as a condition of continued employment.
- 1 year of experience in volume cookery with experience in food preparation techniques, as well as sanitation and safety procedures required.
- Must be able to read recipes and perform mathematical calculations to assure proper portions and inventory control.
- Basic knowledge of nutritional and sanitary guidelines in food preparation and delivery.
- Maintain effective working relations with supervisory personnel, co-workers, ability to project a positive, concerned image to staff and youth.
- Physical Demands: Able to stand/walk for long periods of time. Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds while stocking shelves and pulling food for preparation. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state to the extent that knowledge is attainable under federal law.
- Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
Click “Apply Now” through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http://www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.
Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $22 - $25