Food Service Assistant

at Nexus Indian Oaks Family Healing in Manteno, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Nexus-Indian Oaks is hiring for a Food Service Assistant at our Manteno, IL location!
The benefits for the Food Service Assistant include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Pre-tax flexible health care and dependent care spending accounts
No cost life insurance
No cost short term and long-term disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
Education loan forgiveness program
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
NEW - Carrot Fertility Benefit
And much more!
Nexus- Indian Oaks Family Healing is part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment.
Responsibilities:
Perform general food service tasks within pre-established standard operating procedures and adhere to all policies and procedures surrounding food handling, sanitation, health and safety.
Prepare and serve food and beverages for daily resident meals and snacks, as well as for other Nexus Indian Oaks events.
Maintain sanitation of all areas and supplies involved with food storage, preparation and service.
Wash, maintain and store dishes, utensils, cooking/baking equipment, supplies, etc.
Ensure proper disposal of food and garbage processing.
Assist in inventory receiving, stocking and maintenance
Assist with daily meal menu planning in compliance with all nutritional and regulatory standards and requirements.
Assist with coordinating menus of food and beverage items for special events, meetings, or other gatherings sponsored by the Nexus Indian Oaks.
Maintain accurate and timely records on meal counts, food usages, etc., as directed.
Ensure confidentiality regarding resident issues, background and treatment; comply with Nexus policies involving privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families.
Required Education and Licensure:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 21 years of age
Certificate in Food Handling
Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
Preferred Education and Experience:
1 year of food service/custodial experience
Work Schedule & Salary:
Schedule: Full Time, weekdays & some weekends; 5:30a-2p & 10a-6:30p shifts
Salary: Starting at $17.50 per hour
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and 50 pounds with assistance.
Must be able to perform repetitive motion tasks with hands and wrists.
Must be able to bend, reach, twist and turn in a manner conducive to a large cafeteria/cooking environment
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.
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!

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have... For full info follow application link.

At Nexus Family Healing, we not only support diversity – we celebrate it and rely on it for the betterment of our employees, our services, and our impact on the community. We strive to provide the best quality care for our clients, their families, and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture. Nexus Family Healing is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, familial status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran, or disability status.