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!