Job Posting for Food Services Specialist at Caritas of Austin

Job Title: Food Services Specialist
Department: Programs

Program: Community Access & Food Services
Reports To: Community Access & Food Services Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full Time

COVID-19 Vaccine Required but subject to recognized exemptions

Position Summary

The primary role of this position is to assist in all aspects of service delivery in the Community Kitchen and Food Pantry. The Food Services Specialist’s time will be split, approximately 50/50, between the Community Kitchen and Food Pantry. This position takes the lead when the Chef or Food Pantry Specialist are out and assists on daily operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (inclusive but not exhaustive):

Guest Relations and Client Services

Kitchen

Assist and take direction from the Chef in the production of designated menu items including, but not limited to, entrees, vegetables, salads, etc.
Engage in safety standards and practices.
Develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with food services volunteers.
Perform Chef’s duties, in Chef’s absence.

Pantry

Distribute food from the Pantry within established agency and organization guidelines.
Provide strong customer service to clients and colleagues.

Inventory and Maintenance

Kitchen

Assist in picking up donated/purchased goods from various locations (Central Texas Food Bank, Restaurant Supply stores, etc.).
Proper use of basic food preparation equipment:
- Steam jacketed kettle
- Convection Ovens
- Deli Slicer
- Commercial Dishwasher
Clean job related or assigned areas, equipment and utensils per health department and established guidelines.
Assist with inspecting and storing food and supplies in Kitchen.
Order, receive, organize and maintain usable food stock in the Pantry in accordance with Caritas guidelines
Maintain general cleanliness of the Pantry area.
Transfer needed food items from offsite storage to pantry.
Assist Pantry Specialist in maintaining inventory of food in all storage areas.

Organizational Support Functions

Attends all Caritas staff meetings.
Attends all Program department meetings.
Complies with administrative procedures, reporting, and record keeping functions as assigned.

Other Duties

Treats clients, staff, volunteers and the general public with courtesy and respect.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Develops an approved plan for professional development

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
Culinary degree or certification strongly preferred

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to work in high stress environment
Minimum one year experience in food handling and preparation, three or more years strongly preferred
Preparing meals in large quantities (e.g. buffet, catering, banqueting, etc.)
Experience working with diverse populations

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic email and computers skills required (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, etc)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid food manager’s certificate within 30 days of hire
Must have valid driver’s license

Salary/Benefits:

Base Salary Range: $38,975-$48,400
Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
14 Paid Holidays per year.
20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
Retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
Mileage Reimbursement.
Monthly Phone Stipend.
Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.

Caritas of Austin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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