Food Service Specialist (52059)

## Description
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
Person in this position will assist in the provision of meals to facilities. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Prepare all meals in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules.
• Record client/staff meal census.
• Maintain high (Health Department) standards, cleanliness, sanitation, always including the wearing of gloves and/or hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving areas.
• Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed.
• Receive and store all deliveries properly.
• Assure that the equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards. Be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards. Report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Label, date, and store all leftovers in accordance with safe food handling requirements.
• Always maintain professional standards with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.
• Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and some weekends.
• Complete documentation of services, if required, on provided forms in a timely manner.
• Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:**

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required**.*

• One year experience in institutional food service.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
• Certified Food Handler Certification or ability to acquire within 90 days (Serve Safe preferred).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare GulfCoast-Florida services.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be newrequirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:**

• High School Diploma or equivalent

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

• Indoor and outdoor setting.
• Potential for high noise level at times
• Regular attendance is required.
• Working overtime may be required and essential to perform job duties at times

• *WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon*
• **successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,*
• *pre-employment physical and criminal background check.**