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)

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.

· 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.

• Assist in determining and purchasing the best, most economical products for use in the kitchen.
• Maintains all kitchen operations during assigned shift including:
  • *Cleanliness of equipment Storage and pantries
  • *Salad bars
  • *Dining hall services
  • *Special meals and events Kitchen aides

• Maintains good communication and teamwork with all food services staff so that high standards are consistently observed at all meals.
• Provides a warm, caring, disciplined environment for students thereby contributing to the overall purposes of the agency.
• Demonstrates flexibility to meet special health needs or scheduling problems.
• Assists in writing and maintaining the menu.
• Perform other duties assigned.

**You will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, drug test and TB Skin test.