Food Coordinator

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc•Town of Le Ray, NY

13d

About The Position

Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including in clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must maintain a valid Drivers License, as specified in the personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group activities
Participate in supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
Using established best practices, develop programming to meet the individualized needs of the program residents.
Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores to include work with horses.
Coordinate with Activities Coordinator to facilitate activities for clients on property and offsite
Responsible for kitchen safety and coordination of kitchen equipment maintenance.
Maintain and demonstrate cooking and baking skills, and supervise residents in cooking chores
Plan and coordinate with the dietician to create menus for RRSY consisting of well balanced meals and complying with local, state and federal standards.
Supervise residents in performance and completion of kitchen chores and responsibilities.
Shop, order and be responsible for associated billing for food and consumables from local vendors/stores, food bank, etc.
Develop a costs savings plan and assist in the development of future contracts with vendors.
Assist in special events requiring food prep and delivery.
Maintain program within the established budget and review all purchases with onsite managers.
Manage food supplies and consumables in the house.
Participate in QA reviews
Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required
Utilize the On-call system as needed
Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
Convey information inter/intra agency
Participate in fundraising and other agency activities
Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
Perform other duties as assigned