JOB TITLE: Dietary / Technician,
LOCATION: Nashville TN Detox Facility
SCHEDULE: FT, PT- 2nd Shift- may include weekends / holidays
SALARY: D.O.E.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Must have strong commercial kitchen experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage food inventory sourced from donations and food trucks.
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Full kitchen management, from menu planning and meal preparation to ensuring safety, cleanliness, and order in a recovery-focused environment.
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Prepare, cook, and serve hot, balanced meals and staff using commercial-grade equipment.
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Creativity is essential for preparing nutritious, satisfying meals with limited ingredients
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Plans and coordinates standards and procedures of food storage, preparation, and service; equipment and department sanitation; and employee/client safety.
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Supervises the putting up of stock, using proper storage procedures, i.e., like items together, labels facing front, dating stock when necessary, etc.
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Supervises the cleaning of work area and sanitizing of work surfaces, mopping of floors, taking out trash, and completion of other assigned chores.
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Confers with Dietary Supervisor to ensure that menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures.
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Reviews individual client's special diet information/needs with Primary Counselor. Provides nutritious meals that meet the client's medical/physical needs. (This does not include personal preferences.)
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Inspects food, food preparation and storage areas. Ensures that hairnets and gloves are worn by food preparers in both the preparation and serving of the food.
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Adheres to diet manual, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring and proportioning food.
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Completes weekly department checks, ensuring cleanliness of facility and reports any needed repairs or replacements.
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Is familiar with company policies and procedures, including safety standards and fire/disaster plans.
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Demonstrates the ability to lift 50 pounds and/or to assess the lift load in order to request assistance and stand for long periods.
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Provides high-quality food according to standardized recipes in a cost-effective manner.
- Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time, in order to serve hot.
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Monitors food for correct temperature prior to serving.
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Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation, including modified diets.
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Implements diet changes; allows for late arrivals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and Knowledge with commercial, kitchen equipment
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Some computer skills. Ability to type 20 wpm.
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
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Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications, required
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Pass Background Check and Drug Screen, required
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Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hire
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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Minimum 2 years' experience, required, in a commercial or institutional kitchen (detox, hospital, or cafeteria preferred).
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Valid Food Handler's or ServSafe Certification, required
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Familiarity with modified diets and nutritional standards
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High School Diploma or GED
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
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Health
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Vision
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Dental insurance
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Paid Vacation and Sick time
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401K
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Life Insurance (Company Paid)
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Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
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Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction
Please apply online at https://buffalovalley.e3applicants.com/
Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
