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Food Service Worker

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny has a career opportunity available foraFull Time Food Service Worker in our Food Services Department.Qualified candidates who are hired for Full Time employment will receive a Signing Bonus of $1500.00. ($750.00 payable after completion of six months of continuous employment and the remaining $750.00 after completion of twelve months of continuous employment).

Desired Qualities of a Food Service Worker:

+ Respect

+ Professionalism

+ Integrity

+ Compassion

Duties of this position include:

+ Monitors and documents temperatures of frozen and refrigerated food upon delivery; Notifies manager or supervisor of any temperatures outside of the acceptable range.

+ Assists with storage of delivered dry goods, chemicals, supplies, frozen foods, and perishables; Follows department standards for receiving and storing foods.

+ Breaks down and transports cartons to recycling area.

+ Sets up staff dining room as assigned. Cleans and stocks employee serving area.

+ Accepts and punches employee meal cards.

+ Prepares, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen area and equipment including walls, floors, steamtables, refrigerators, serving counters, coffee, milk and juice machines.

+ Operates dishwashing machine and pot sink as assigned.

+ Monitors and documents temperatures of dish machines and pot washing sink during each meal.

+ Tests the strength of the sanitizer in the low temperature dish machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Uses a chlorine test strip once during each meal. Notifies manager or supervisor if test strip indicates the temperature is outside of the desired range.

+ Tests the strength of the sanitizer in the third compartment of the pot washing sink using a QT-40 test strip once during each meal. Tests the functioning of the sanitizer according to manufacturer's instructions. Notifies manager or supervisor if test strip is outside of desired range.

+ Sweeps and mops all floor areas in the kitchen, offices, and serving areas as scheduled.

+ Empties, cleans, sanitizes and lines kitchen garbage cans as scheduled and in accordance with departmental standards.

+ Assists with food preparation, tray line and meal service as needed.

+ Prepares salads as assigned.

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

+ Paid Training

+ Staff Appreciation events

+ Health and Wellness fairs

+ Employee Recognition Awards

+ Diversity events

+ Employee Referral Bonuses

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

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Position Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Good interpersonal skills required.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

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