Kitchen/Janitorial - Food Service Coordinator

Active Day

Posted about 11 hours ago

Full Time

Lawrence, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for preparing and portioning meals according to dietary needs while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. They must also ensure compliance with food safety regulations and manage inventory for daily meal service.

Active Day is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to handle food preparation, meal portioning based on dietary needs, and maintain cleanliness of food service areas. The role requires a high school degree or equivalent, knowledge of food service sanitation, and strong communication skills. Prior experience with seniors or adults with special needs is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Food preparation

Sanitation

Food handling

Meal portioning

Kitchen maintenance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Job Description

**DAILY PAY AVAILABLE**

Active Day has an available opportunity for a Food Service Coordinator to join our team.

Full Time 

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Food Service Coordinators perform various food service preparation duties, such as preparing and portioning meals based on the dietary needs of our members. They assist in serving meals to our members promptly while maintaining a positive attitude. Maintain clean and sanitary conditions of the food service areas, equipment, and facility is also expected. All team members lead by example - maintaining a positive attitude; being a thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworker; keeping our members safe, and always working to enhance the health and happiness of the people we serve and those who care for them.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits programs, including:

  • Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
  • Medical/Vision
  • Dental
  • 401(k)
  • And the pleasure of working in a FUN environment with GREAT people!

Job Summary

Food Service Coordinators perform various food service preparation duties, such as preparing and portioning meals based on the dietary needs of our members. They assist in serving meals to our members promptly while maintaining a positive attitude. Maintain clean and sanitary conditions of the food service areas, equipment, and facility is also expected. All team members lead by example - maintaining a positive attitude; being a thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworker; keeping our members safe, and always working to enhance the health and happiness of the people we serve and those who care for them.

Job Responsibilities 

  1. Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks for members, paying close attention to special diets.
  2. Order from the vendor per weekly meal count, OR order needed food for use in meal preparation using guidelines given with the direction of the Center Director.
  3. Take food temperatures before serving meals, making sure the thermometer is calibrated.
  4. Take temperature reading and record for refrigerator, freezer, and water daily.
  5. Document food program daily and monthly required information if CACFP.
  6. Ensure compliance with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and any state-specific regulations.
  7. Clean kitchen daily– wash all dishes, pots, and pans using a proper dilution of sanitizer. Wipe down all counters, refrigerators, etc.
  8. Keep kitchen organized at all times – use downtime early in shift and after lunch to wipe out cabinets (inside and out), clean sink, wipe down shelves, clean freezer, and defrost if necessary.
  9. Clean dining area – wipe all tables and vacuum/mop the kitchen/dining room floor daily.
  10. Prepare for the next day – remove anything needed from the freezer, put it in the refrigerator, check the attendance schedule from member count. Make sure all ingredients and supplies are on hand or alert the Administrator.
  11. Create kitchen/shopping lists as needed.
  12. Other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:

  1. Protect the safety and health of our members above all else
  2. Act with integrity
  3. Be enthusiastic and provide support and encouragement
  4. Listen by opening your eyes, your ears, and your heart
  5. Take pride in your work and your workplace
  6. Treat members like family by showing them you care, and you’re glad they’re here
  7. High school degree or equivalent required.
  8. Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling.
  9. Ability to use proper judgement to maintain confidential information.
  10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  11. Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
  12. Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
  13. Able to work a flexible schedule.
  14. Able to stand for long periods of time.
  15. Successful results of background check, motor vehicle report, drug testing, and any other statespecific requirements.
  16. Ability to read menus and recipes or ingredients.

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Active Day

At Active Day Adult Services, we offer services to seniors and adults with physical limitations, in a stimulating environment during the day. Our experienced adult medical day care staff has the ability to monitor your health and help with daily activities, including personal care and administration of medications. Our clients enjoy our delicious and nutritious meals daily, as well as activities, trips, and new friendships. Our onsite nurse and social worker will make sure all of your needs are attended to well after you have left our facility. The facility operates in two sessions, from 8:00am to 1:00pm, and from 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday, allowing program participants and caregivers flexible options while planning attendance and care.

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