Food Service Assistant

Nexus-Indian Oaks is hiring for a Food Service Assistant at our Manteno, IL location!

The benefits for the Food Service Assistant include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Pre-tax flexible health care and dependent care spending accounts
• No cost life insurance
• No cost short term and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Education loan forgiveness program
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• And much more!

Nexus- Indian Oaks Family Healing is part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment.

Responsibilities:

Perform general Food Service tasks within pre-established standard operating procedures and adhere to all policies and procedures surrounding food handling, sanitation, health and safety.

• Prepare and serve food and beverages for daily resident meals and snacks, as well as for other Nexus Indian Oaks events.
• Maintain sanitation of all areas and supplies involved with food storage, preparation and service.
• Wash, maintain and store dishes, utensils, cooking/baking equipment, supplies, etc.
• Ensure proper disposal of food and garbage processing.
• Assist in inventory receiving, stocking and maintenance
• Assist with daily meal menu planning in compliance with all nutritional and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Assist with coordinating menus of food and beverage items for special events, meetings, or other gatherings sponsored by the Nexus Indian Oaks.
• Maintain accurate and timely records on meal counts, food usages, etc., as directed.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding resident issues, background and treatment; comply with Nexus policies involving privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families.

Required Education and Licensure:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate in Food Handling
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 year of Food Service/custodial experience

Work Schedule & Salary:

• Schedule:  Full Time, weekdays & some weekends; 5:30a-2p & 10a-6:30p shifts
• Salary: Starting at $14.47 per hour 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion tasks with hands and wrists.
• Must be able to bend, reach, twist and turn in a manner conducive to a large cafeteria/cooking environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Our ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!