Food Service Tech

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.  We are looking for a Food Service Tech who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 9am-4pm 50% in Elgin location 50% in Aurora location. What you will be doing? Responsible for assisting with training clients in basic food service skills and positive work behaviors, to enhance their independence and prepare them for community employment. The position also requires assisting in training basic cooking skills to Residential Staff and meal planning. Implement hot lunch program for CDS Clients in Aurora and Elgin locations and assist in Food Truck program.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide programming 50% of the time in Aurora and 50% of the time in Elgin Community Day Services to ensure continuity across assigned day programs.

• Train clients in food service skills using verbal instruction and demonstration using a client-centered approach. This includes at minimum cooking class during day programs, Hot Lunch program and Food Truck program. Other programs as instructed by Supervisor.

• Provide training to Residential Staff in the areas of basic cooking, meal planning and nutrition under the guidance of the Licensed Dietician.

• Provide instruction/training as defined in the clients’ Individual Plans to assist in developing food service and life skills, including in areas of health promotion and positive behaviors

• Maintain accurate documentation of client programming

• Develop a nutritionally sound menu to use as a teaching tool

• Develop and follow a daily cleaning schedule to maintain kitchen and attached room

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with agency and Public Health standards

• Know and follow the AID policies and procedures

• Familiarity with rules and standards of all regulatory bodies including but not limited to DHS, CARF, OSHA, HFS, DPH, Fire and Safety Codes

• Complete following trainings:

• DSP within 120 days of hire

• Maintain current Certification in CPR and FA

• Maintain current Certification in CPI

• OIG Rule 50 training on first day and annually

• HIPAA, Infection Control, and Hazard Communication annually

• Maintain Food Service Certification

• Other assigned trainings

• Present a positive approach to job and interpersonal relationships including the team process

• Good attendance as defined by program guidelines

• Provide classes and training to all locations as determined by Supervisor.

• Assist in curriculum development and conduct classes for clients and staff (in collaboration with Licensed Dietician and Training Department).

• Inventory supplies and restock as needed, ensuring that materials/supplies are in working order and ready for use

• Transport clients in personal automobile as needed

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

Qualifications What will you bring to the table? Education

• High School education or equivalent

License/certifications

• Current Certification in Food Service Sanitation
• Complete ServSafe Certification within 30 days of Employment

Experience

• At least one year of experience in Food Service
• Previous experience working with persons with developmental and/or behavioral health disabilities preferred
• At least one year of experience facilitating, providing instruction in a group, classroom setting or similar environment

Physical

• Must be able to lift or move up to 50lbs
• Meet medical/physical requirement in accordance with food service industry guidelines (i.e. standing, balance, reaching, handling, fingering and vision)

Equipment

• Microwave
• Toaster
• Warming Box
• Electric Mixer
• Stove
• Air Fryer
• Oven
• Food Processor
• Food Dehydrator
• Blender
• Broiler
• Computer
• Copy Machine
• Fax Machine
• Phone w/Voicemail

Additional Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years
• Position requires a valid Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by AID driver eligibility requirements.
• Position requires the minimum amount of liability insurance as defined by AID personnel policies. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Transport clients in personal and/or agency vehicle
• Drive truck and pull Agency Food Trailer
• Complete DHS approved Direct Support Person (DSP) Training if not already on registry
• Must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Must demonstrate effective computer skills
• Attend in-service trainings as required
• Attendance at after hour meetings/programmatic functions required
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic client record system, after training
• Demonstrate flexibility in teaching methods

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.