Food Service Specialist

at  Commonwealth Catholic Charities

ABOUT CCC:

Since 1923, Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. CCC offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. We are passionate about the work we do in our communities, providing 31 critical services at 11 locations throughout Virginia.
SUMMARY: This position arranges for meals and menu plans for minors in shelter care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepares nutritious and balanced meals and snacks for children in shelter based on USDA guidance and regulations
Develops and implements weekly or monthly menu plan as per USDA guidance. Maintains accurate records of weekly and monthly menu plans.
Makes adjustments and accommodations for special diets or cultural considerations
Monitors stock and purchases food as needed
Keeps a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
Ensures all food items are properly stored
Ensures adequate and appropriate disposal of food waste
Represents the Agency in the community and workplace in a professional and ethical manner.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
Utilizes a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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