Food Service Assistant

Nexus Family Healing

  • Manteno, IL
  • $17.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
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
  • 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!

Nexus Family Healing