Food Service Worker

Requisition #: req9763

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

As a Food Services Coordinator, you will be primarily responsible for preparing residential meals, snacks, desserts, special events, training, and meetings. This individual is also responsible for establishing and maintaining nutritional standards consistent with agency, state, and federal standards.

This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean sanitary and safe kitchen in accordance to Health Department standards;
• Ensure equipment is clean and maintained;
• Assure quality food service is provided to all Bethany Residential programs and at staff events;
• Maintain recipes and digital daily records for meal and snack production, temperatures, and sanitation consistent with the time requirements set forth by agency, state, and federal standards;
• Ensure digital daily records are available for auditing, licensing, and accreditation reviews;
• Promptly order or directly purchase needed supplies;
• Receive and account for supplies from wholesaler;
• Meet with supervisor regularly to discuss menu and catering events;
• Attend required training and conferences and apply knowledge on the job;
• Communicate with community resources as needed;
• Provide requested and reasonable catering services to other programs on campus while maintaining priority to program resident needs;
• Provide opportunities for residents to serve as an “assistant” in the kitchen as requested;
• Serve as a role model and provide skill building to youth, as needed;
• Be knowledgeable and mindful of religious and cultural concerns that relate to providing food services to refugee programs.
• Stay knowledgeable and up to date on the residents’ dietary restrictions, allergies, and other meal preparation needs;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates level degree in Culinary Arts or similar field of study from an accredited college. preferred;
• At least one (1) year of hands on experience, preferred;
• Must possess and maintain the ServSafe and ServSafe Allergens Certification;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Strong organizational skills and a team player;
• Successfully pass a TB test annually and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• If direct contact with clients, proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is required.
• Active motor vehicle license and a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment.

We value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest rewards.