Food Service Coordinator EMPACT

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer. 

An Exciting opportunity to be a part of our transitional living facility. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for kitchen management, meal preparation, and cooking of all meals in a large-scale residential site setting. Kitchen management includes planning of menus, incorporating special dietary considerations, completing inventory, placing orders, and training and supervising clients and staff assisting in the kitchen. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:  

• →Prepares menus to meet the needs of residents. Collaborates with supervisors, medical staff, and nutritionists as needed to ensure dietary needs are met. Accommodates special dietary considerations when needed.
• →Orders food and supplies in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, remaining within budget.
• →Coordinates, prepares and/or directs preparation of all food for the assigned program.
• →Monitors and ensures all kitchen equipment is operated and maintained according to safety and sanitation requirements.
• →Develops and implements direct instruction plan for clients that are assigned to work in the kitchen area.
• →Completes follow up on all clients that are placed in kitchen, including working with the residential clinical team on progress and treatment plans.
• →May assist in orientation of new staff members.
• →May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.
• →Performs related duties as assigned.
• →Maintains current Food Management Certification.
• →Stays current with other trainings as assigned.
• →May supervise food service specialists to assist with meal preparation and cooking as assigned.
• →Attend meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request. 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Management Certificate required to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Five years of experience in the food service industry including catering, cooking, meal prep/planning, inventory, ordering, kitchen operations and/or kitchen management preferred.
• Experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, residential, group-home, or other human-services setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Food Handler/Safety certification required or able to obtain one if required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and staff responsibilities.
• Able to maintain accurate documentation, inventory records, and other required food-service paperwork.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, or varying shifts when required.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for extended periods and assisting with routine kitchen/food-service duties.
• Active Fingerprint Clearance Card required or able to obtain one.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required. 

          Required Skills/Abilities:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with guests, participants, and employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.

• The typical work environment will be working indoors in a kitchen setting.
• Employees must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional travel to training and out-of-state locations may occur as-needed.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. 

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO  
• 10 paid holidays per year 
• Medical plans (3 choices) 
• Dental plans (2 choices) 
• Vision plans (2 choices) 
• 403(b) retirement plan 
• Retirement Allowance 
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability 
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement 
• Elder Care assistance 
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason. 

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.