Food Services Worker- AMIkids Multi-Service Group Home (NM)

Albuquerque Multi-service Group Home operated by AMIkids Sandoval provides emergency transitional living and supportive services for males ages 13-18 referred by protective services, juvenile justice, parental unit, or tribal social services based on a finding/suspected finding of abuse, neglect, delinquency, substance use, or other at-risk problems.

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker assists in the preparation and servicing of Program meals and may teach and supervise youth within a Culinary Arts curriculum.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged Environment and Community Involvement,
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth while fostering equity and diversity,
• Perform kitchen operations and services based on sound principals of nutrition, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and culinary techniques to ensure food quality,
• Assist with instructing and supervising youth in the Culinary Arts curriculum, including meal preparation, health, and hygiene, serving and storage and maintenance of all equipment within compliance standards,
• Adhere to and maintain all applicable Federal laws, School Board policies, and Food Service directives, nutrition, and safety rules, regulations, and departmental guidelines,
• Operate all food preparation equipment in accordance with applicable sanitation and safety guidelines and regulations of the appropriate Health District,
• Ensure safe storage of perishable items and maintain secure storage of kitchen area facility, equipment, and supplies, store food according to health requirements and standardized food storage practices,
• Encourage recycling practices and waste disposal according to policies and procedures,
• Ensure all food, supplies and equipment are ordered and received on a timely basis while maintaining financial integrity at the direction of the Food Service Supervisor,
• Maintain and submit accurate record keeping as required/directed, i.e., daily/weekly/monthly reports, production records, inventories, contract audit documentation and equipment, supply, maintenance log,
• Utilize various cleaning agents, mixing according to label instructions, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification,
• Maintain Food Handler certification,
• Actively participates in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, and equipment relocation,
• May transport youth and drive for other work-related tasks,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma/GED,
• Current Food Handler certification preferred; ability to obtain and maintain Certification required,
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in the food service industry, preparing and serving meals to groups of 25-50 people,
• Prior food service experience within a school environment preferred,
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills.

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.