*Position has a vaccine requirement listed in the description details*
Do you have working in nutritional setting ?
Position is responsible for coordination of services related to nutrition and meals for youth who reside in a residential program. Youth in the program will have specific culture needs for types of food offered. Position must be aware of and sensitive to meeting cultural dietary requests. Responsibilities including menu planning, ordering of food and supplies, and making sure that state regulatory and licensing guidelines regarding food preparation, storage, and daily nutritional guidelines are followed.
$18.00 Hourly and Benefit Eligible
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Some Weekends, Holidays, and on call may be required
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate monthly menus for the group home that meet state nutritional guidelines
- Plan and coordinate monthly menus that reflect the cultural dietary choices of the residents and ensure menus are posted in the facility as required by policy.
- Work alongside Youth Support Worker's to plan menus that are cultural appropriate for minors in the home
- Be responsible for training, tracking, and managing food storage and food preparation
- Teach classes to youth in the program regarding nutrition and meal preparation 6. Assist YSW team with cooking meals as needed
- Manage and restock food inventory for campus
- Be aware and follow Michigan state licensing food regulations and guidelines
- Make food purchasing decisions in a cost-effective manner by following Samaritas policies and budgets
- Meet with house supervisor or designee regularly for supervision
- Coordinate preparation and safe storage of offsite meals for activities or school as needed
- Ability to have a flexible schedule depending on need
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Nutritional or food service training/certification preferred
Experience
- Experience working in a residential or child caring institution preferred
- Experience working in nutritional setting preferred
- Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record, proof of current registration and automobile insurance required; reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served required
