Food Services Assistant jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Additional Information

$1,200 retention bonus after meeting qualified milestones.

Overview

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) services thousands of accounts nationwide and is now hiring a Food Services Concierge in your area! With a custom, state of the art training program, there are engaging opportunities regardless of where you are in your career. If you crave to learn and want to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to have you on our team!

What We Offer!

• Free Telemedicine and Prescription discounts
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Paid Holidays and Vacation for eligible employees
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available
• Transfers available Nationwide. Great for active Military and Family!
• Employee Assistance Programs

Responsibilities

• Interviews and orients dietary staff for the dietary department.
• Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions
• Supervises, coordinates and evaluates work of all foodservice employees in preparing and serving food, and cleaning facilities and utensils in a production kitchen when acting as the lead on duty.
• Interacts appropriately with residents, client, other personnel and the public.
• Responds to customer preferences and industry trends to plan menus; insuring food is prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, is palatable and attractive to residents, and of a quality that is acceptable to and meets the needs of residents.
• Takes select orders for daily menus.
• Ensures that established sanitation and safety standards are maintained.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and serving of food.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher positions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Specialized training in foodservice management and nutrition is desirable. Must successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course. 
• Two years experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision is desired.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) participant or certification preferred. 
• Skilled in motivating and supervising foodservice personnel.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to interpret a nutrient analysis spreadsheet of patient meals.
• Knowledge of foodservice program requirements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting. 
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures. 
• An understanding of foodservice program finances. 
• Skill in using public relations techniques to promote the foodservice program to client and residents.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.
• Two years or more related experience. 
• Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Must live in service area. No relocation costs.

HCSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions, or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes. HCSG also complies with applicable state and local laws and federal law requirements that govern nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.

HCSG is committed to fostering and supporting a vibrant company culture that encourages employees to bring their authentic and best selves to serve our resident and client communities. We believe all employees, regardless of position, age, race, religion, beliefs, socioeconomic background, or gender, should work in an environment where they are safe, respected, and treated fairly, with their viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas encouraged and embraced.