Food Services Specialist
               		
               			Job Field: Other Jobs
               			               			Location: Texas
               			
               			               			               			               		
               		
               		JOB SUMMARY: 
            Oversee all aspects of shelter food services, including preparing reports, daily meal counts, menu planning, purchasing, preparation, and storage of food, and other general duties as assigned.  To serve as the main operator of the kitchen and its functions to include food services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
	Oversee cleanliness, organization of kitchen, freezers, and food storage 
	Assist in maintaining grant records
	Oversight of residents assigned to kitchen duties
	Assist in purchasing food/supplies as necessary 
	Assist in providing Food Services Program coverage on a rotating schedule to include weekend coverage.
	Assist in providing coverage for the shelter as Resident Advocate
Must be able  to lift/carry/move a minimum 40 lbs for an extended distance.
Must complete Food Servies Manager's Certification within 90 days of hire.
Must have clean driving record & be insurable by agency's carrier.
Must have knowledge of all aspects of food service.
Full-time position with benefits; Starting rate of pay is $28,000 annually; 
Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in Food Service;
Ability to work 40 hours a week with some flexibility;
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize changing workload;
Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 pounds for an extended distance;
Must have a clean driving record and be insurable;
The ability to make independent decisions;
 Good communication skills are a must;
Computer skills are necessary
 Bi-lingual is helpful.