What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nutritional Services position at Diakon?
Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Affordable Housing.
General Responsibilities:
- Planning, ordering and preparing meals for at-risk youth in a wilderness setting.
- Schedule is days with Thursday and Sunday being the days off.
- Assists in the development of diets and menus to fulfill nutritional needs of the residents in accordance with the NSLP guidelines.
- Supervises youth in the preparation of meals and clean up in kitchen and dining areas as part of the school’s culinary program.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; graduate of a state-approved course that provides 90 or more hours of classroom instruction in food service supervision; an Associate's degree in Food Service Management preferred.
Experience: A minimum two (2) years' experience in food service management, preferably in a long-term clinical care setting.
ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. ; visual and auditory skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Boiling Springs, PA 17007 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boiling Springs, PA 17007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15,000
