Food Service Assistant - Temporary Relief
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Nexus Family Healing is hiring a temporary relief Food Service Assistants at our Onarga, IL location!
Nexus Family Healing at Onarga is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL. Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma.
At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.
Work Schedule & Salary:
- Schedule: Temporary relief with availability during the hours of 5:30a-6:30p to cover breakfast, lunch & dinner shifts
- Salary: $17-$19 per hour
- Location: 110 N Locust, Onarga, IL
Work Environment:
- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours).
- Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within the residential program.
- Must be able to assist in proper restraining of client.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.
Benefits of the temporary relief Food Service Assistant Position at Nexus Family Healing:
- Flexible Schedule
- Endless training on mental health & trauma informed care
- Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals
- Employee Referral Bonus program
The Food Service Assistant will perform activities associated with the Academy food service within pre-established guidelines and requirements.
Responsibilities:
Perform Food Service Functions according to Health & Safety Standards, Policy & Procedures.
- Prepares and serves daily meals, snacks and beverages for residents.
- Collaborate with coworkers and exhibit and promote cooperation and flexibly with team members.
- Maintains clean, compliant food prep and storage areas.
- Cleans and stores dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Handles proper food disposal and garbage processing.
- Assists with inventory, receiving, and stocking supplies.
Food and Beverage Planning.
- Assists with menu planning.
- Supports food prep, serving, cleanup, and kitchen maintenance as needed.
- Helps coordinate food and beverages for special events and meetings.
Remain current and adhere to all food service standard operating procedure, rules and instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely records on meal counts, food usages, etc.
- Adhere to all food service standard operating procedure, rules and instructions.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality relating to resident background and treatment; complies with all Nexus privacy and confidentiality policies and maintain appropriate boundaries with residents at all times.
- Attends staff meetings and training sessions required by Nexus; understands and supports the Nexus philosophy, mission, and treatment modalities.
Requirements
Required Education and Licensure:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certificate in Food Handling
- Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
- Must successfully pass a DCFS criminal background check.
- Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 1 year of food service experience
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
Our ICARE Values:
- Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
- Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
- Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
- Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
- Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards
APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!
Salary Description
$17-$19 per hour
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